Advanced Inflammatory Bowel Disease Fellow:

**Job overview**:
Applications are invited for the post of Advanced Inflammatory Bowel Disease Fellow, to be based at the Clinical Research Facility, Fairfield General Hospital, Bury.

The position is suitable for speciality trainees in gastroenterology (ideally ST 6 or above) or post-CCT gastroenterologists who wish to pursue advanced sub-specialist training in IBD. It will be of interest to those who wish to gain advanced skills with clinical trials, observational and epidemiological studies and particularly for those who eventually wish to pursue a career in inflammatory bowel disease as a sub-speciality.

The successful Fellow may have the opportunity to undertake a research project towards an MPhil within the department of Gastroenterology, whilst supporting relevant studies in the Clinical Research Facilities across the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA).

**Main duties of the job**:
The post holder will work under the direct supervision of Professor Jimmy K. Limdi and colleagues within the Gastroenterology research team.

This role will afford the post holder the opportunity to work with a range of internationally recognised key opinion leaders and Specialist Consultants across the NCA. The post will provide an interesting and exciting opportunity for an individual to fulfil the role of Sub-Investigator (and Principal Investigator where appropriate) and to expand their knowledge and experience of clinical research within an established clinical research infrastructure.

**Working for our organisation**:
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to **make a difference** and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - **care**, **appreciate** and **inspire** - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

**Detailed job description and main responsibilities**:
**Person specification**:
**Qualifications**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Qualified to MB ChB and MRCP level
- Current Advance Life Support certificate

**Desirable criteria**:

- MSc / MRes / BSc / MA

**Experience**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Experience of practising in Gastroenterology at post CMT/ST3 level or above or equivalent non
- training grade or international status

**Experience**:
**Desirable criteria**:

- Basic understanding of research principles and scientific method in epidemiology
- We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.

We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.

**Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.**

**Employer certification / accreditation badges**:
**Applicant requirements**:

- You must have appropriate UK professional registration.