Advanced Clinical Fellow in Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Department
Western General Hospital
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Applications are welcome for the above Fixed Term, full time (40 hours per week) post based in Western General Hospital.
This fixed term advanced clinical fellowship post is intended for advanced gastroenterology trainees who have completed their basic gastroenterology training and are independently competent in routine upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy and clinical work. The post is for 12 months.
Around 50% of the job plan is service commitment and the remaining time is flexible for specialist interest. We are able to offer specialist training, audit and research in inflammatory bowel disease and in advanced colonoscopy.
1. Advanced Colonoscopy. We undertake complex polypectomy using EMR and have dedicated lists and a complex polyp MDT where we liaise closely with our colorectal colleagues. There will be the opportunities to participate in advanced EMR and other therapeutic colonoscopy.
GI services are provided by NHS Lothian across the and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh sites.
More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.
Closing Date 17/12/2025
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