Job summary
This is a full time appointment in Intestinal Failure IF. The candidate will be based in the National Reference Intestinal Failure Centre at Salford Care Organisation. Occasional travel to other organizations in the U.K. may be required to support the development of the Autologous Intestinal Reconstruction and Augmentation Service AuGIR. The candidate will integrate within an expert multidisciplinary team of IF physicians, IF surgeons, dietitians, nurse specialists, ACPs, psychologists and pharmacists. The main clinical focus of the post will be to strengthen links with other national providers to identify and evaluate patients suitable for AuGIR surgery. In addition, the postholder will support the inpatient and outpatient IF service and will also have dedicated research time in a field linked to AuGIR or IF.

This is a 12 month post which would be suitable for a registered medical practitioner with an interest in medical or surgical gastroenterology at a middle grade of higher professional training, seeking specialist clinical experience specialising in Complex Intestinal and Bowel Lengthening.

Main duties of the job
This 1-year full-time post would be suitable for a senior clinical fellow (ST/IMT 3-8). The post is designed to support the development of the national Autologous Intestinal Reconstruction and Augmentation (AuGIR) service in adult patients with stable chronic Intestinal Failure. The successful candidate would participate in the associated research and development, as well as being able to gain experience in complex nutritional and metabolic care, techniques for the management of intestinal failure and abdominal sepsis in one of the worlds leading specialist centres. The candidate will work collaboratively with the Intestinal failure Unit multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include:

• Identifying and assessing suitable patients for AuGIR from the Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust and UK home parenteral nutrition databases.
• Participating in the peri and post operative care of patients undertaking AuGIR surgery.
• Clinical duties would include a balance of ward and outpatient work.
• On-call commitment (1:4-5, non-residential) for the IF service will be required

The successful candidate will work closely with the Intestinal Failure Unit (IFU) under the direction of Professors Gordon Carlson CBE, Consultant Surgeon and Professor Simon Lal, Consultant Gastroenterologist alongside two Associate Specialists and other Clinical Fellows providing service for intestinal failure patients.

The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practise.

About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Essential qualifications and experience

• Medical Degree
• MRCS, MRCP or equivalent
• Experience of Clinical Audit and QI

Desirable

• FRCS
• Experience to ST7 or equivalent or higher
• Higher research degree or experience in research and publication
• At least 1 year experience as a Registrar in gastroenterology or general surgery
• Experience in IBD, IF and or AWR
• Experience in teaching and medical education

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Contact
Contact name: Consultant IFU, Simon Lal
Email: simon.lal@nca.nhs.uk
Phone: 01612065983

Reference number: 236-SUR-MD132-26
Closing date: 15 November 2026

The NCA is committed to providing inclusive, accessible care and building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and beliefs. We are proud supporters of the Armed Forces community and offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who meet the essential criteria. As a Disability Confident Employer, we also guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Vacancies may close early where high application volumes are received or an internal redeployee is identified.