Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Gastroenterology

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Closing date: 07 December 2025 Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Gastroenterology Fulfil the day to day activities of a gastroenterology registrar including clinic, ward rounds, training endoscopy lists and general medical on calls, working under supervision of the Gastroenterology consultants. There are ample opportunities to see in‑patient Gastroenterology referrals. The post is fixed term for 6 months with a view to further 6 months extension and would be an excellent preparation for a candidate applying for a specialist training post. Full time position with flexible contribution to out of hours GIM on call on discussion with successful appointee. Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC at point of application is required. Main duties of the job University Hospitals Sussex Foundation Trust is the regional teaching hospital, providing general acute services to Brighton and Hove and Mid Sussex and tertiary services for patients across Sussex and the south east of England. It forms the east part of the newly formed University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust. The Gastroenterology Department is a medical department which sits within the Gastroenterology and Screening directorate. The physician team currently comprises 9 full time consultant gastroenterologists and a professor of Hepatology. They provide cover for gastroenterology patients and emergency endoscopy 7 days a week. Specialist interests in the department include advanced therapeutic endoscopy including EMR, ESD, ERCP and EUS with teaching and training both in endoscopic skills and directly within the medical school. The department also provides services including video capsule endoscopy, an IBD super/MDT clinic with a nationally recognised psychology service. There is also access to trans nasal endoscopy, oesophageal Manometry physiology and nutrition service. The Hepatology service (including the regional hepatitis service) is active in research. There is a monthly joint clinic with the transplant hepatologists from Kings College Hospital. The department is a JAG accredited endoscopy training unit. About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance – because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Job responsibilities 2 outpatient clinics per week at least 2 training endoscopy lists per week acute unselected medical take (out of hours component negotiable with successful candidate) ward duties (daily consultant led ward rounds in place) There are additional opportunities to attend both cancer and benign GI MDT meetings. We are keen that candidates are afforded the educational opportunities of specialist trainees in each of the posts. All successful applicants will be allocated an educational supervisor. Post‑holders will be encouraged to attend appropriate local speciality training sessions and complete formal assessments in line with what is expected of speciality trainees. At the end of the post successful applicants will therefore be able to demonstrate evidence of learning and the acquisition of skills and competences that will strengthen their applications for speciality training posts. Person Specification Experience/Qualifications Basic Medical Degree Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice Advanced Life Support Certificate from Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent Higher Degree MRCP or equivalent Clinical Skills & Experience at least 4 years working in hospital medicine following qualification at least 2 years working in GIM or medical speciality completion of Core medical training or equivalent experience in Gastroenterology Knowledge Breadth of experience in and outside specialty Organisation & Planning experience and ability to work in multi‑professional teams understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints evidence of managerial skills: achievements / course attended Teaching Skills evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching recognised teaching qualification Academic & Research evidence of participation in audit research experience publications prizes and honours 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. Pay: MN37 pay scale, dependent on experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr