Senior Fellow in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is inviting applications for a Senior Fellow in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). This role offers advanced training in the management of patients with complex IBD in a tertiary referral unit. The successful candidate will work closely with an enthusiastic team and gain experience in advanced endoscopic techniques. Candidates must hold GMC registration and a licence to practice by start date, with the fellowship commencing in May 2026.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advanced training

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC and hold a licence to practice by the intended start date.
• Competence in management of common gastrointestinal conditions.
• Experience with endoscopic techniques, especially chromoendoscopy and pouchoscopy.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to 4 clinics per week, including IBD and flare clinics.
• Participate in the IBD MDT and work on clinical trials.
• Provide inpatient ward cover for GIM as needed.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Team leadership

Management of IBD patients

Communication skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCP full diploma (or equivalent)

JAG accreditation in endoscopy

Current ALS certification

Job description

We are inviting applications to recruit a Senior Fellow in IBD at LTHT

We are offering an opportunity for a post‑CCT gastroenterologist, to pursue advanced training in all aspects of the management of patients with complex IBD in our tertiary referral unit. The IBD fellowship at Leeds has been endorsed by the BSG for post‑CCT training.

This post will commence in May 2026 and is a fixed term for 12 months.

The successful candidate will join our large, enthusiastic and dedicated IBD team and enhance their skills and experience in the care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. They will also have the opportunity to develop related endoscopic techniques in our modern endoscopy departments, which have recently been refurbished with state‑of‑the‑art equipment. Expertise within the wider department encompasses inflammatory bowel disease, advanced endoscopy, pancreaticobiliary medicine, small bowel disease, nutrition and academic research. The post is not accredited for training.

Candidates must be registered with the GMC and hold a licence to practice by the intended start date. In addition, there will be a requirement to provide inpatient ward cover for GIM. These duties will involve daily morning ward round duties for 7 consecutive days on a 1:10 rotational basis. There will be no additional out‑of‑hours on‑call commitment, and these duties will attract an uplift in salary to consultant‑equivalent rates of pay.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to 4 clinics per week (2 IBD clinics, 1 joint surgical IBD clinic with general gastroenterology on alternate weeks, 1 flare clinic). The remaining sessions include preparation for and participation in the IBD MDT, working with the IBD nurses on urgent queries, supernumerary attendance at other specialist IBD clinics (e.g. the pregnancy clinic), time to undertake project work and/or training in endoscopic techniques such as chromoendoscopy, pouchoscopy and EMR – this will depend on the requirements and experience of the post‑holder.

About us

The Leeds Gastroenterology Institute is based at St Jamess University Hospital. We also provide outpatient services at Leeds General Infirmary and Wharfedale General Hospital. We are a large yet cohesive department. We provide care for all aspects of gastrointestinal disease to our local population in excess of 800,000 and receive regional and national referrals into our subspecialty services.

We offer the expertise and enthusiasm to provide advanced training and experience in managing patients with complex inflammatory bowel disease. The Leeds IBD Service looks after approximately 4000 local patients and regional referrals. The IBD team includes 9 consultants, 7 IBD nurses, an administrator and MDT coordinator. We have great support from an experienced dietitian, pharmacist, GI radiologists, histopathologists and nutrition team. We have close links with colorectal surgery and 4 IBD surgeons who contribute to the IBD MDT and combined.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

The post includes a commitment contributing to work on CRN Portfolio trials and observational studies. One of these sessions takes place within the IBD clinic. The post holder will join our enthusiastic and successful Clinical Research Network (CRN) team under the supervision of IBD consultants. The role will be an excellent opportunity to experience and learn management and conduct of clinical trials, including GCP accreditation, taking on the role of Sub‑Investigator for one or more studies and optionally networking in the CRN. The post holder will always work closely with the CRN team, particularly the Research Nurses, to carry out clinical trials duties. At the end of the Fellowship, the post holder will be in an excellent position to take on a clinical research role in his/her future career.

The requirements of the service may change during the year and the job plan may be adapted to include evening or weekend endoscopy lists.

The post is offered for a fixed term of 12 months. The post supervisor will assess achievement of the following objectives mid‑way and at the end of the post:

Learning outcomes at the end of the fellowship

• Competent in managing medical aspects of IBD including a sound knowledge of biological therapy use and complications and nutritional aspects of IBD care
• Understand the role of surgery in IBD management and involve surgical colleagues appropriately
• Competent and independent in chromoendoscopy and pouchoscopy
• Have completed a research, audit or quality improvement project
• Understand the role of clinical trials in IBD care and have contributed to patient recruitment
• Understand the importance of patient involvement in IBD and contribute to the patient panel and CCUK meetings

Person Specification

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

Essential

• Awareness of GMCs Good Research Practice guidance (General Medical Council, 2010)
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC and a current licence to practice.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCP full diploma (or equivalent)
• JAG accreditation (or equivalent) in diagnostic upper and lower endoscopy and independence at therapeutic gastroscopy (for haemostasis)
• Current ALS certification or equivalent

Desirable

• CCT in gastroenterology and general (internal) medicine

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of competence in management of common gastrointestinal conditions and emergencies
• Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate
• Evidence of achievement of CT1 & 2 competencies in medicine (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training)
• Evidence of completion/near completion of higher specialty (ST3 and above) competencies in gastroenterology or relevant comparable overseas experience.

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems; ability to prioritise clinical need; ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient

Desirable

• Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects

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