Oesophageal Clinical Fellow

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Greater London is seeking an Oesophageal Clinical Fellow to join the Department of Gastroenterology. This role includes undertaking clinical sessions focusing on advanced therapeutic upper GI endoscopy and oesophageal physiology. Candidates should have completed their training in Gastroenterology and possess at least 2 years of clinical experience. The position includes responsibilities such as delivering high-quality endoscopy services, participating in multidisciplinary meetings, and contributing to service development. Excellent interpersonal skills are required.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent.
• Completed specialist training in Gastroenterology Higher Degree (MD or PhD).
• At least 2 years comprehensive clinical experience in Gastroenterology at Specialist Registrar Grade.
• Documented experience in Barrett's oesophagus management.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Attendance at 10 sessions per week across sites at Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust.
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality diagnostic upper and lower endoscopy.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and liaise with specialist teams.
• Involvement in service development and improvement of quality of care through audit.

Job description

Oesophageal Clinical Fellow

Go back Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 12 February 2026

This post is based in the Department of Gastroenterology at Guy's & St Thomas' Hospitals. The post holders will undertake clinical sessions in the Department of Gastroenterology at Guy's & St Thomas' Hospitals (as per proposed timetable). These posts address candidates who have completed or are completing their training in Gastroenterology and wish to gain higher experience in advanced therapeutic upper GI endoscopy and oesophageal physiology. Successful candidates will be offered a post based on skills, experience, preference and interview scoring.

Main duties of the job

We offer a wide range of services to inpatients and outpatients with gastrointestinal and liver disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease, enteral/parenteral nutrition, hepatology services and oesophageal pathophysiology. Our busy endoscopy unit delivers around 18,000 procedures per year and offers a portfolio of specialised endoscopy services such as endoscopic ultrasound, cyst gastrostomy, oesophageal and colonic endotherapy (e.g. HALO RFA, endoscopic mucosal resections, complex colonic polypectomies), tertiary pancreatobiliary procedures, capsule endoscopy, and balloon enteroscopy. Our vision is that the Guy's & St. Thomas will provide clinical, training and research excellence that consistently meets and exceeds the expectations of its patients and peers.

The post holders will contribute to the delivery of high quality diagnostic upper and lower endoscopy with the possibility to gain experience in one or more advanced endoscopy procedures, depending on personal interests and subject to availability of relevant endoscopy sessions. They will also contribute to the maintenance of endoscopy quality and safety standards.

About us

Our values describe who we are as an organisation and help shape our Guy's and St Thomas' culture. They guide us in everything that we do and are central to how we deliver our strategy.

We updated our values in September 2024 to express what we expect of ourselves and each other, both now and in the future. Almost 1,800 colleagues from across the Trust, helped develop these to summarise what matters to us as an organisation.

Ambitious: we innovate and strive for excellence

Inclusive: we respect each other and work collaboratively

Job responsibilities

The post holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of Gastroenterology services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:

Attendance at 10 sessions per week across sites at Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust. The exact timetable may vary but would normally include 3 endoscopy sessions (on fixed days or flexible), 2 outpatient clinics plus one virtual clinic, participation in multidisciplinary meetings and liaison with other specialist teams. Attendance to at least one advanced endoscopy list is expected, with choice depending on the post holder personal development plan and list availability.

The post holder will also be expected to cover certain additional endoscopy lists in rotation with other clinical fellows and to participate in the Saturdays endoscopy rota, which is currently 1:8 but may change according to service delivery needs. Participation in the on call endoscopy rota, covering weekdays and weekends, is also anticipated.

Involvement in service development and the improvement of quality of care through audit, quality improvement projects and implementation of new services in collaboration with Oesophageal team at GSTT.

Undertaking the administrative duties necessary as part of clinical sessions, including writing of letters and provision of advice to GPs and other specialities.

The post holder may, on occasions, be asked to undertake additional duties such as emergency endoscopy or consultations particularly when specialist registrars in the department are away on annual or professional leave.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training:

• Full GMC Registration MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent
• Completed specialist training in Gastroenterology Higher Degree (MD or PhD)

Clinical Experience:

• At least 2 years comprehensive clinical experience in Gastroenterology at Specialist Registrar Grade.
• Documented experience in Barrett's oesophagus management

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Competent/independent (JAG criteria) in diagnostic OGD and Colonoscopy with key performance indicators
• Higher training in advanced/ interventional endoscopy

Research:

• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
• Further research degree Research portfolio in Gastroenterology

Teaching:

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
• Teaching qualification Endoscopy trainer

Management:

• Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
• Management training or qualification Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services

Other:

• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust