Job overview

We have a full-time, fully funded post CCT fellowship available in IBD or Nutrition at Barts Health, Royal London Hospital from September 2025. This will be based mainly at Royal London Hospital with some endoscopy activity at Mile End Hospital.

The post would suit a recently qualified gastroenterologist or senior trainee, seeking to advance their skills in a welcoming environment. The program aims to complement existing gastroenterology services and offer advanced training in IBD / Nutrition. Candidates with an interest in IBD and/or nutrition are invited to apply as the focus of the post can be changed depending on the exact interest of the candidate. The fellowship duration is 12 months.

Applicants should be at the end of their specialist training and should be JAG accredited for diagnostic OGD, colonoscopy and polypectomy, with audit data satisfying standard JAG auditable outcomes.

Main duties of the job

Have and maintain full registration with the General Medical Council.  Medical Staff are advised to continue membership of one of the medical defense organisations 
Share in the cohesive, professional and patient centred approach of the existing department
Maintain continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
Integrate within, motivate and provide professional lead in MDT team
Liaise, communicate and co-operate with the Lead Clinicians, Managers and relevant colleagues

A wide experience in both outpatient and inpatient general gastroenterology and general medicine
Experience and training in upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy
Membership of the Royal College of Physicians
Experience and interest in teaching
An appreciation and understanding of the role of management in the modern NHS
Evidence of engaging with clinical governance including audit
Excellent communication and leadership skills

Working for our organisation

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.