Job summary
Junior Clinical Fellow in Gastroenterology.

This advert is FTC gap to 2 Feb 2027 rather than 6 months from start date where the successful applicant would be based on our 19 bed gastroenterology ward and also have a commitment to the out of hours acute medical on-call rota (at SHO level).

Main duties of the job
The post would be particularly useful for doctors that have completed FY2 and are looking for a role that allows them to develop the skills and confidence to move into core training. It is an opportunity to gain experience in managing in-patient luminal gastroenterology and hepatology in a well-supported, consultant led team. There is also opportunity for learning and development beyond the in-patient work as we have on-site endoscopy and outpatient clinics, which successful applicants will have opportunity to experience.

About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and requirements.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Previous experience relevant to the specialty
• Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely
• Commitment for managing professional development
• Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
• Out of hours experience relevant to job.

Desirable

• Previous NHS Experience
• Clinical governance / audit experience

Skills
Essential

• Practical skills in relation to the speciality
• Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
• Clear communication skills
• Organisation and planning
• Empathy and sensitivity
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: -that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or -have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. IELTS certificate to be presented at interview. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence

Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.