Clinical Fellow in Gastroenterology ST1(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior doctor to gain valuable experience in Gastroenterology within a well-established and supportive NHS department. The role is particularly suited to doctors considering a future career in gastroenterology or a related medical specialty.

You will primarily be based on the gastroenterology inpatient ward, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care. The post is designed to strengthen your clinical skills while also offering opportunities to engage in teaching and quality improvement work.

Importantly, this role does not include participation in the general medical on-call rota, allowing you to focus on specialty development.

What You’ll Be Doing

Provide day-to-day care for patients on a dedicated gastroenterology ward
Participate in consultant-led ward rounds and patient reviews
Support assessment and management of new admissions and unwell patients
Attend outpatient clinics (face-to-face and telephone-based), including follow-up and cancer clinics
Collaborate with consultants, registrars, nurses, and junior doctors to deliver coordinated care
Take part in teaching sessions, including Foundation Year and specialty training programmes
Contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement projects

Training & Development

You will benefit from:

• Regular teaching sessions and supervision from experienced consultants
  Opportunities to participate in research and service development
  Exposure to a wide range of gastroenterological conditions and procedures
  A supportive learning environment to help build your specialty portfolio

What We’re Looking For

Essential Requirements:

• MBBS (or equivalent medical qualification)
  Full registration with a licence to practise from the General Medical Council
  Completion of Foundation Training (or equivalent)
  Minimum 2 years of NHS experience
  Evidence of involvement in audit or quality improvement work

Desirable:

• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification
  Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
  Experience teaching junior staff
  Demonstrated interest in gastroenterology

About the Organisation

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers a supportive and forward-thinking working environment. The Trust is committed to staff wellbeing, career development, and delivering high-quality patient care.

Somerset provides an excellent quality of life, combining scenic countryside, coastal areas, and easy access to major cities such as Bristol, Exeter, and London.

Additional Information

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Applicants must hold valid UK professional registration
Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available, subject to eligibility

UK Visa & Employment Guidance

Applicants should review the latest UK government guidance before applying:

https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Applicants who have lived abroad may be required to provide criminal record certificates for countries where they have resided for 12 months or more within the last 10 years.