Post CCT Fellow in Paediatric Gastroenterology

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a qualified Paediatrician specializing in gastroenterology. The role involves managing inpatient care and coordinating a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold MBBCh and MRCPCH, with at least 4 years of experience in paediatrics and proficiency in English. This position offers a unique opportunity for those looking to advance their skills in a supportive environment while contributing to essential healthcare services in the region.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years experience in Paediatrics by start date.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day care of inpatients and lead ward rounds.
• Organize multidisciplinary meetings and document discussions.
• Participate in medical audits and research projects.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Communication skills

Integrity and professionalism

Research ethics understanding

Education

MBBCh

MRCPCH

Job description

Job Summary

This post is aimed at post CCT Paediatricians who wish to improve their skills in paediatric gastroenterology. The applicant should have MBBCh and MRCPCH or equivalent and have completed at least 6 months in a recognised training post in paediatric gastroenterology. The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team involved in running a regional Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition service and provide tertiary care to North and West Yorkshire.

Main Duties

The post holder will be involved in the day‑to‑day management of inpatients, lead ward rounds, see patients in outpatient clinics and as day cases, organise the weekly multidisciplinary meetings and ensure that discussions are documented. The role also includes coordinating the junior doctor team, further training in practical procedures such as endoscopy and colonoscopy, close supervision by consultants, and regular opportunities for clinical teaching. Participation in medical audit and research projects is expected.

About Us

The department provides expertise in the management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), intestinal failure (IF), enteral tube‑fed patients, chronic constipation, dysmotility, functional GI disorders, eosinophilic GI disorders and GI problems in children with neurodisability. We provide onsite GI consultant assessments for a broad range of paediatric subspecialties and the ward has 16 beds shared between gastroenterology and general paediatrics. Sub‑specialty clinics include IBD, IF, coeliac disease, dysmotility, general gastroenterology and transition clinics for IBD and IF. Weekly MDTs cover IBD, IF, gastro‑surgical and radiology, with fortnightly histology MDTs, and teaching sessions from all MDT members.

Person Specification

Additional Requirements – Essential

• Ability to provide complete details of employment history
• Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
• Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
• At least 4 years experience in Paediatrics by the time of intended start date
• Professional Integrity: Demonstrates probity, honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality
• Capacity to take responsibility for own actions

Eligibility, Fitness to Practice, and Language Skills – Essential

• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent, as required to complete Foundation competences, by intended start date
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, demonstrated by:
• Undergraduate medical training in English, OR
• Meeting the minimum score of 7 across all 4 qualifying categories in the academic, OR
• Achieving the minimum Grade B across all 4 categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application, OR
• Providing alternative supporting evidence of language skills

Experience – Essential

• CCT in Paediatrics or equivalent and at least 6 months in a recognised training post in Paediatric Gastroenterology
• Evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
• Core professional values: maintain patient safety, provide high‑standard care, act with integrity, respect patient dignity, partner with patients and colleagues, and avoid discrimination

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills – Essential

• Apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Prioritise clinical need and maximise safety while minimising risk
• Initial management of acutely ill patients
• Understand and apply research ethics, audit, clinical risk management, evidence‑based practice, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives
• Apply evidence‑informed practice

Desirable

• Experience in managing patients with IBD, parenteral nutrition and other GI pathologies
• Involvement in audit, quality improvement or formal research projects, especially those focussing on patient safety and clinical improvement
• Interest and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum, including teaching experience

Qualifications – Essential

• MBBCh and MRCPCH or equivalent medical qualification

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