Research Clinical Fellow IBD

This is a clinical research post based in the Department of Gastroenterology at Guy's & St Thomas' Hospitals. The post holder will undertake clinical and research sessions in the Department of Gastroenterology at Guy's & St Thomas' Hospitals (as per proposed timetable). This post addresses candidates who have completed or are completing their Training in Gastroenterology and wish to gain experience in advanced IBD.

We offer a wide range of services to inpatients and outpatients with gastrointestinal and liver disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease, enteral/parenteral nutrition, and hepatology services, as well as a portfolio of endoscopy services, including endoscopic ultrasound, cyst gastrostomy, oesophageal and colonic endotherapy (e.g. HALO RFA, endoscopic mucosal resections, complex colonic polypectomies), tertiary pancreato-biliary procedures, capsule endoscopy, oesophageal pathophysiology. Our vision is that the Guy's & St. Thomas will provide clinical, training and research excellence that consistently meets and exceeds the expectations of its patients and peers.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high quality diagnostic upper and lower endoscopy with the possibility to gain experience in one or more interventional procedures. He/she will also contribute to the maintenance of endoscopy quality and safety standards.

In addition, the post holder will have the opportunity to collaborate with the inflammatory bowel disease team, attend specialist clinics and multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to the team research portfolio.

The post holder will participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training, including educational supervision of medical students.

About us

Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it.

It is important that we all understand and reflect these values in our work. We are:

Caring - we put patients first

Ambitious - we innovate and strive for excellence

Inclusive - we respect each other and work collaboratively

Our values and behaviours framework describes what it means for every one of us in the Trust to put our values into action. A summary of our framework can be found on our Trust jobs pages and our intranet.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 a year

per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

196-MED5324

Job locations

Guys and St Thomas Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Attendance at 5 research sessions per week across sites at Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust. The exact timetable may vary but would include endoscopy, research clinics plus a research virtual clinic, participation in multidisciplinary meetings and liaison with other specialist teams. In particular the post holder will support the research activity for the IBD service. The post holder will be expected to deliver intestinal ultrasound activity.

Participation in the on-call endoscopy rota, covering weekdays and weekends, and weekend ward cover may also be offered depending on availaility

The post will include involvement in service development and the improvement of quality of care through audit, quality improvement projects and implementation of new services at GSTT.

Job responsibilities

Attendance at 5 research sessions per week across sites at Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust. The exact timetable may vary but would include endoscopy, research clinics plus a research virtual clinic, participation in multidisciplinary meetings and liaison with other specialist teams. In particular the post holder will support the research activity for the IBD service. The post holder will be expected to deliver intestinal ultrasound activity.

Participation in the on-call endoscopy rota, covering weekdays and weekends, and weekend ward cover may also be offered depending on availaility

The post will include involvement in service development and the improvement of quality of care through audit, quality improvement projects and implementation of new services at GSTT.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training:

Essential

• Full GMC Registration MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Completed specialist training in Gastroenterology Higher Degree (MD or PhD)

Clinical Experience:

Essential

• At least 2 years comprehensive clinical experience in Gastroenterology at Specialist Registrar Grade. Experience in the management of complex IBD and biologic treatment and IUS in IBD

Desirable

• Higher training in management of IBD. Experience of complicated perianal disease Experience of nutritional complications of IBD

Knowledge and Skills:

Essential

• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Competent/independent (JAG criteria) in diagnostic OGD and Colonoscopy with key performance indicators Independent in IUS in IBD

Desirable

• Experience in the endoscopic surveillance of IBD

Research:

Essential

• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Desirable

• Further research degree

Teaching:

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training

Desirable

• Teaching qualification Endoscopy trainer

Management:

Essential

• Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management

Desirable

• Management training or qualification Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services

Other:

Essential

• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

Desirable

• Experience in clinical guideline development

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training:

Essential

• Full GMC Registration MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Completed specialist training in Gastroenterology Higher Degree (MD or PhD)

Clinical Experience:

Essential

• At least 2 years comprehensive clinical experience in Gastroenterology at Specialist Registrar Grade. Experience in the management of complex IBD and biologic treatment and IUS in IBD

Desirable

• Higher training in management of IBD. Experience of complicated perianal disease Experience of nutritional complications of IBD

Knowledge and Skills:

Essential

• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Competent/independent (JAG criteria) in diagnostic OGD and Colonoscopy with key performance indicators Independent in IUS in IBD

Desirable

• Experience in the endoscopic surveillance of IBD

Research:

Essential

• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Desirable

• Further research degree

Teaching:

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training

Desirable

• Teaching qualification Endoscopy trainer

Management:

Essential

• Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management

Desirable

• Management training or qualification Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services

Other:

Essential

• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

Desirable

• Experience in clinical guideline development

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guys and St Thomas Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guys and St Thomas Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Attendance at 5 research sessions per week across sites at Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust. The exact timetable may vary but would include endoscopy, research clinics plus a research virtual clinic, participation in multidisciplinary meetings and liaison with other specialist teams. In particular the post holder will support the research activity for the IBD service. The post holder will be expected to deliver intestinal ultrasound activity.

Participation in the on-call endoscopy rota, covering weekdays and weekends, and weekend ward cover may also be offered depending on availaility

The post will include involvement in service development and the improvement of quality of care through audit, quality improvement projects and implementation of new services at GSTT.

Qualifications and Training:

Essential

• Full GMC Registration MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Completed specialist training in Gastroenterology Higher Degree (MD or PhD)

Clinical Experience:

Essential

• At least 2 years comprehensive clinical experience in Gastroenterology at Specialist Registrar Grade. Experience in the management of complex IBD and biologic treatment and IUS in IBD

Desirable

• Higher training in management of IBD. Experience of complicated perianal disease Experience of nutritional complications of IBD

Knowledge and Skills:

Essential

• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Competent/independent (JAG criteria) in diagnostic OGD and Colonoscopy with key performance indicators Independent in IUS in IBD

Desirable

• Experience in the endoscopic surveillance of IBD

Research:

Essential

• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Desirable

• Further research degree

Teaching:

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training

Desirable

• Teaching qualification Endoscopy trainer

Management:

Essential

• Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management

Desirable

• Management training or qualification Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services

Other:

Essential

• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

Desirable

• Experience in clinical guideline development