Job summary
Are you an ambitious Gastroenterology trainee looking to develop your expertise in a supportive, high-performing NHS teaching hospital? This 6 month Specialty Registrar (ST3+ or equivalent) role at Southmead Hospital offers exceptional clinical exposure across Gastroenterology, Hepatology and General Internal Medicine, including tertiary-level liver disease.

You'll take a leading role in managing complex inpatient cases, supervising specialist ward teams, delivering referral services, and developing your endoscopy and outpatient skills through dedicated training opportunities. The post can be tailored to your career ambitions, with additional opportunities in research, quality improvement, medical education and service development.

If you're seeking a role that combines clinical challenge, professional growth, hands-on procedural experience and the chance to make a real difference to patient care, we'd love you to join our team.

Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join a team of four specialty registrars providing inpatient Gastroenterology and Hepatology services. The role includes supervising the specialist ward team, delivering the inpatient specialty referral service, and participating in outpatient clinics and endoscopy training lists. The post holder will also contribute to the General Internal Medicine on call rota, leading the acute medical take and providing senior support to the out of hours medical team.

The Gastroenterology and Hepatology ward typically cares for 19-24 inpatients with a broad range of complex gastroenterology and hepatology conditions, while also providing specialist input for patients requiring critical care support in the Intensive Care Unit.

The department offers broad exposure to luminal gastroenterology and hepatology, including tertiary level liver disease. The clinical content of the post can be tailored to the educational needs and career aspirations of the successful applicant.

Timetable: On average, 1 outpatient Gastroenterology or Hepatology clinic per week and a dedicated endoscopy training list. Additional endoscopy experience is available through inpatient and ad hoc service lists.

The rest of the post is dedicated to inpatient specialist care and delivery of a comprehensive inpatient referral service across the Trust. There are also opportunities to participate in clinical research, quality improvement, medical education and service development.

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.

Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:

• Better outcomes for our Patients
• More opportunities for our People
• Fairer more consistent care for our Population
• Best Value for Public Purse

Our vision for five years from now:

• Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
• We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
• More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
• Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
• Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
• We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
• Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
• We will contribute to system financial balance

Details
Date posted: 14 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 339-MED0197-BKS
Job locations: Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Bristol, BS10 5NB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will gain broad experience across the full spectrum of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and General Internal Medicine. Clinical duties will include:

• Assessment and management of patients on the Gastroenterology and Hepatology inpatient ward, including provision of a Trust-wide inpatient referral service, with exposure to patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC).
• Participation in the General Internal Medicine registrar on-call rota, leading the acute medical take and providing senior support to the out-of-hours medical team.
• Attendance at one to two dedicated endoscopy training lists per week, with additional opportunities to undertake service endoscopy sessions where appropriate.
• Attendance at, on average, one outpatient Gastroenterology or Hepatology clinic per week (approximately four clinics per month).
• Participation in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, including Hepatology, HPB and IBD MDTs, together with departmental Journal Club, radiology meetings and Clinical Governance meetings.
• Active involvement in clinical audit, quality improvement and service development projects.
• Opportunities to contribute to, and develop, the department's expanding clinical research portfolio.
• Allocation of a named Educational Supervisor to support professional development, career progression and achievement of individual learning objectives.

Teaching
The post holder will be expected to contribute to the education and supervision of junior medical staff and undergraduate medical students through informal bedside and workplace-based teaching. They will also be encouraged to participate in the department's educational programme, including presenting at Medical Grand Rounds and the departmental Journal Club.

Teaching and Educational Programme
The department has a comprehensive educational programme, including a weekly Gastroenterology radiology meeting, weekly Hepatobiliary (HPB), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Hepatology multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, a weekly Gastroenterology Journal Club, and a monthly Clinical Governance meeting. The post holder will be encouraged and expected to participate actively in these educational activities.

Educational Approval
Although this post does not have formal educational approval from NHS England (Severn Deanery), it offers excellent training opportunities within a supportive teaching environment. The successful applicant will have access to the department's established educational programme, regular outpatient clinics, endoscopy training lists and multidisciplinary meetings, and will be expected to participate fully in these activities as part of their professional development.

Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent).
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• MRCP(UK) including PACES (or equivalent recognised qualification).

Desirable

• Additional postgraduate qualification (MD, MSc, PhD or equivalent).

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Experience equivalent to ST3 level or above in Gastroenterology.
• Previous experience working within the UK NHS.
• Experience in the assessment and management of acute medical and gastroenterology patients.
• Able to work independently with appropriate senior support.

Desirable

• Previous experience in hepatology.
• Previous experience in a tertiary referral centre.
• Experience of outpatient gastroenterology clinics and/or endoscopy.

Knowledge & Clinical Skills
Essential

• Sound knowledge of general gastroenterology and hepatology.
• Able to assess and manage acutely unwell patients
• Good clinical judgement and decision-making skills.
• Able to prioritise workload and manage competing clinical demands

Desirable

• Experience of quality improvement or service development.
• Endoscopy experience or JAG certification.

Communication & Team Working
Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates professionalism and a patient-centred approach

Desirable

• Experience of supervising or teaching junior medical staff and students.

Audit, Research & Education
Essential

• Understanding of clinical audit and quality improvement.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and appraisal.

Desirable

• Participation in audit, research or publication
• Evidence of teaching or educational activity.

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Reliable, organised and able to work under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and good interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership or management experience.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Bristol, BS10 5NB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, Kathryn Wright, Kathryn.Wright@nbt.nhs.uk

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.