Job summaryThis is a 12 month post based at University College Hospital, providing an unique training and experience within a tertiary specialist Nutrition centre with a high volume of patients requiring parenteral and enteral nutritional support. Successful candidates will gain exposure to managing complex patients with intestinal failure (i.e short bowel syndrome, complex IBD, radiation enteropathy) working closely with a highly-skilled multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the jobOur UCLH Gastroenterology unit is one of the largest in the UK, and the post offer exposure to all aspects of Gastroenterology, covered by the 14 Consultants within the department. Subspecialty areas of expertise include clinical nutrition/intestinal failure, oesophagogastric/laser medicine, inflammatory bowel disease, GI physiology and pancreaticobiliary medicine. There are a number of educational meetings run each week, including a journal club, specialist multidisciplinary meetings, a 'morning report', and seminars with invited speakers. The department has a committed audit programme. The post holder may also take an active role in undergraduate teaching.
The post would ideally suit an experienced Trust Doctor Foundation year 2 intending to apply for a Gastroenterology Specialist training rotation. Terms and conditions are in line with those nationally agreed.
About usUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
DetailsDate posted: 26 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £45,994 a year per annum + London Weighting
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 309-UCLH-8249482
Job locations: University College London Hospitals, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff\*
\* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
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Person SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationsEssential- MBBS or equivalent Full registration
- Eligible for full registration with GMC at time of appointment and hold a current license to practice.
ExperienceEssential- Minimum 1 year previous experience in a substantive medical post
Skills and AbilitiesEssential- Sound basic clinical skills including history taking, clinical examination and appropriate investigation.
- Ability to make and implement management plans and clinical protocols.
- Ability to maintain a high quality clinical record.
- Basic personal management skills including time management and managing paperwork satisfactorily.
- Manipulative skills to enable practical procedures
Desirable- Experience of teaching
- Ability to carry out research
CommunicationEssential- Ability to communicate with clarity to all hospital staff and patients
Personal and People DevelopmentEssential- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English
- Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
- Reliable work record.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and InclusionEssential- Use appropriate language and skills when dealing with all patients.
- Ability to use language line or have access to BSL when needed.
Specific RequirementsEssential- This position has no on call commitment or flexible hours due to patient safety and ward cover.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: University College London Hospitals, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: GI Medical staffing manager, Charlotte O'Connell, charlotte.o'connell@nhs.net
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. 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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
