Senior Clinical Fellow Gastroenterology

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Senior Clinical Fellow Gastroenterology (IBD) The closing date is 19 January 2026 Up to one advanced inflammatory bowel disease full-time fully-funded Fellowships are available at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. They are designed to complement the existing gastroenterology service and offer advanced training in IBD. These post, available from March 2024, will involve 12 months as an advanced IBD Fellow (2 IBD clinics per week, plus IBD MDT, luminal xray meeting, IBD endoscopy, plus coeliac clinic for 6 months). The two IBD fellowships are designed to complement each other, such that the Fellows develop advanced IBD knowledge and management skills with appropriate support. Typically, the IBD SCF will spend 6 months fulfilling IBD SCF role, and 6 months as IBD + coeliac SCF role. As with all our SCF posts, the principle is that there are 6 clinical and 4 academic sessions/week, the academic sessions being allocated 1 each to clinical trials, a personal project, teaching and administration. As with all 6 Senior Clinical Fellows in Oxford, one of the endoscopy sessions is flexible and may need to be worked on a Saturday. The John Radcliffe provides an integrated service with Horton General Hospital. Main duties of the job Clinical activity will be under the supervision of Dr Emma Culver (Fellowship Programme Director), and Dr Oliver Brain (IBD Lead), or nominated Consultant colleague. Inflammatory bowel disease is one of the particular strengths of the department, with a combination of clinical and basic science expertise whose integration is a singular feature of our translational unit. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease or intestinal failure are jointly managed between medical and surgical teams. The medical service consists of Prof Travis, Prof Satsangi, Dr Brain, Dr Walsh, Dr Palmer, and Dr Ambrose. The consultants are clinically supported by four IBD nurse specialists, one biologics nurse, Gastroenterology Dietitians, and a two Gastroenterology Pharmacists (one a Consultant Pharmacist). There is close liaison with the Intestinal Failure team, and Paediatric Gastroenterology, especially for adolescent IBD. About us These consultants all contribute to the IBD service, and have a range of subspecialty clinical and research interests. Prof Travis is internationally recognised for the assessment and management of acute severe UC, endoscopic scoring, and clinical trials. Prof Satsangi has international expertise in IBD genetics, and active 2 research in epigenetics and predictors of treatment response. Dr Walsh is the Endoscopy Lead and has active research in real‑time patient data monitoring, and the relationship between stress and disease flares. Dr Palmer is the lead for IBD Transition and the 2WW service. Dr Ambrose combines intestinal failure with IBD. Dr Brain has an interest in biologic monitoring and runs the Virtual Anti‑TNF clinic, as well as having a clinical and basic science interest in cancer immunotherapy‑colitis. As an active research unit they are supported by 4 IBD research nurses (with 3 additional nurses recruited), a trial unit manager and administrative assistant, and there are currently >20 open IBD trials with 5 pending initiation. The trials are a mix of international interventional trials, and investigator‑initiated research. Job responsibilities The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the Gastroenterology out‑of‑hours cover rota, and to weekday emergency endoscopy and ward referral weeks at 1:12 frequency. The latter provides an opportunity to enhance endoscopic management of upper GI bleed and provide supported consultations for inpatients. Person Specification GMC Full registration with GMC Qualifications/Training MRCP or equivalent Completion of General Professional Training and 3 years (or equivalent) as Registrar in Gastroenterology Experience Trained in clinical gastroenterology, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (>500) and colonoscopy (>200) 3 years as Registrar in Gastroenterology Research experience Able to make independent management decisions, supported by consultant staff Recent publications in the field of endoscopy or gastroenterology. Good Clinical Practice certificate for clinical trials Skills and Knowledge Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the role of a senior clinical fellow (Senior Registrar equivalent) in a large teaching hospital. Good personal and interpersonal skills. Excellent spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed. Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees Experience of clinical audit First author publications and presentation at international meetings (DDW, ECCO, UEGW or equivalent) Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for modernisation. Willingness to commit to at least 12 months' in the post Management training and experience Other Requirements First author publications and presentation at international meetings (DDW, UEGW or equivalent) 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. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr