Resident doctor in Gastroenterology | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Doctor for a 12-month position in the Gastroenterology Department. The role offers the opportunity to engage in inpatient care, participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, and gain experience in GI endoscopy and physiology. Ideal candidates have completed Foundation Year 2 or the IMT and are intending to apply for gastroenterology training. This position is an excellent way to contribute to service improvement and clinical audits while being part of a highly rated NHS trust.

Qualifications

• A Doctor with Foundation Year 2 or IMT completion is essential.
• Willingness to apply for a Gastroenterology Specialist training rotation.
• Interest in undergraduate teaching is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in inpatient care on the ward.
• Engage in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Gain experience in GI physiology and services.
• Contribute to clinical audit and service improvement.

Skills

Inpatient care

Clinical audit participation

Gastrointestinal endoscopy

Research

Education

Completed Foundation Year 2 or the IMT

Job description

Position Summary

This is a 12‑month post based at University College Hospital in the Gastroenterology Department.

Key Responsibilities

The post-holder will contribute to inpatient care on the ward, participate in specialist multidisciplinary team meetings and gain experience in upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, GI physiology, and other specialist GI services. The role will include protected time for clinical audit, service improvement and research, and may allow an active role in undergraduate teaching.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a Doctor who has completed Foundation Year 2 or the IMT and is intending to apply for a Gastroenterology Specialist training rotation. Terms and conditions are in line with national agreements.

About the Department

Our UCLH Gastroenterology unit is one of the largest in the UK, with 14 consultants covering subspecialties such as clinical nutrition, oesophagogastric/laser medicine, inflammatory bowel disease, GI physiology, and pancreaticobiliary medicine. The department hosts weekly educational meetings, including journal clubs, MDTs, a morning report, and seminars with invited speakers, and maintains a committed audit programme.

About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a large and diverse population across eight sites, providing academic‑led acute and specialist services. The Trust is dedicated to diagnosing and treating complex illnesses, specializes in women’s health and cancer, and has world‑class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. UCLH is committed to sustainability, targeting net‑zero emissions for direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Facilities and Services

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

Additional Information

Due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. Please note, no delay is advised in submitting a completed application.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust to work for, according to our staff: UCLH was rated the top trust to work at in England in the most recent NHS staff survey, for the third year in a row.

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Closing Date

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025.