Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrooke’s Hospital Town Cambridge Salary £65,048 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/10/2025 23:59
Clinical Research Fellow (ST3-5) in Gastroenterology (IBD)
Clinical Research Fellow
Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of a Clinical Research Fellow (ST3-5) in Gastroenterology (IBD). The post will initially be for 1 year but depending on satisfactory progress, the post could be extended for up to 3 years with an option of funding to register for a Ph.D. This post is due to commence as soon as possible for 12 months.
Main duties of the job
This post will provide an opportunity to develop specific expertise in clinical and research aspects of inflammatory bowel disease in a state of the art IBD unit at one of the world’s leading teaching hospitals.
The successful applicant will be mainly involved in recruiting participants to an observational study of patients with a new diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease. As part of this, the applicant will be expected to contribute to a minimum of two IBD clinics and one colonoscopy list per week. The applicant will also be expected to contribute to other, commercial (clinical trials) and investigator-led research activities and work closely with research nurses as well as existing clinical research fellows within the department.
Depending on the candidate’s interest, there will be an opportunity to develop a programme of research which could culminate in a higher degree such as an MD or Ph.D. This will be dependent on progress achieved in the first year of this post.
Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.
Working for our organisation
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The duties of this post include a commitment to the provision of endoscopy and outpatient clinics. These sessions are worked at flexible times planned one month in advance to cover leave and Consultant ward commitments. Applicants should be at the mid point or near the end of their specialist training and independent in Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Colonoscopy.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person specification
* Agreement that the essential longlisting is met
* Completion of IMT with a minimum of 4 months experience in Gastroenterology in the UK or equivalent
* Certified competence in Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy
* Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Dr Tim Raine Job title Consultant Gastroenterologist and lead for IBD Email address [emailprotected] Additional information
Alternative contacts:
Dr Sree Subramanian, [emailprotected]
Prof Miles Parkes, [emailprotected]
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