About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for the position of an Advanced IBD Fellowship at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. This fellowship provides an excellent opportunity for trainees aspiring to pursue a subspecialty career in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The successful candidate will join a cohesive and forward-looking gastroenterology and hepatology department with a strong national profile in both clinical practice and academic research. We are seeking a motivated and dynamic individual who has either completed their gastroenterology training or is in the final years of specialist training, ensuring they can gain the maximum benefit from this advanced fellowship.
The Fellow will work under the clinical supervision of eight Consultant IBD Gastroenterologists and engage in IBD research under the guidance of Professor Gordon Moran. The post includes 4-5 clinical sessions per week in IBD outpatients and endoscopy. The remaining time will be dedicated to service development projects, including digital health pathways and the advancement of a small bowel ultrasound service. Candidates with an interest in research will have the opportunity to contribute to Nottingham's broad IBD research programme, with the potential to extend the fellowship beyond one year to pursue a PhD at UoN.
The post is designed to provide additional experience and support the candidate's learning and professional development, with the aim of preparing them to progress towards and secure a consultant post.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Component
Gain advanced clinical and endoscopic experience in IBD within a centre managing over 4,500 patients. Participate in outpatient clinics (new and follow-up IBD cases), IBD paediatric transition clinics, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, and weekly acute IBD clinics. Attend gastroenterology journal clubs and research meetings. Undertake endoscopy sessions (upper and lower diagnostic and therapeutic procedures), with a focus on disease assessment, surveillance, and IBD-related therapeutic interventions. Optional opportunities to manage acute inpatient IBD cases and support nurse-led ward reviews. Involvement in the acute gastroenterology service is available but not mandatory. Academic Component
Contribute to IBD research, primarily hosted by the NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre. Engage with ongoing projects or initiate independent research, with support for national/international presentations and peer-reviewed publications. Research opportunities include systematic reviews, meta-analyses, mechanistic and experimental medicine studies, interventional trials (nutrition/exercise), and advanced imaging (MRI and sonography). Work alongside a collaborative research community of other PhD students, research fellows, project managers, and research nurses. Gain experience managing a diverse research portfolio, including investigator-led and commercial phase 2/3/4 IBD trials.
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GENERAL DUTIES
In addition to the key job responsibilities detailed in this job description all employees at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust are expected to comply with the general duties detailed below:
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Timetable is in the supporting documents of an example working week.
Flexible time is allocated for independent study, training, audit or research related activities to ensure all 4 domains set by the GMC Good Medical Practice are fulfilled.
Time off in lieu equates to non-working time and will be assigned to ensure out of hours working is rest regulation compliant in line with the appointees contract.
Person Specification
Professional Registration Essential
MRCP or equivalent qualification
Desirable
Higher degree (MD, PhD, MSc) or evidence of progress towards one.
Clinical Skills/Experience Essential
Completion of, or in the final years of, higher specialist training in Gastroenterology (ST6+ or equivalent) Evidence of competence in diagnostic upper and lower GI endoscopy Competence in managing general gastroenterology patients
Desirable
Previous evidence of managing IBD patients in the outpatient and inpatient settings Experience of multidisciplinary team (MDT) working
Management Skills Essential
Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery Able to delegate appropriately
Desirable
Experience of change management
Teaching, Audit & Research Essential
Experience of audit, quality improvement, or service development
Desirable
Previous involvement in IBD-related research
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address QMC
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)