NHS
Advanced Endoscopy Fellow
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Job Description
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- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
- MRCP or equivalent, GMC registration
- Full JAG accreditation for upper and lower GI endoscopy
- Experience in therapeutic endoscopy
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
- Understanding and interest in research
- MRCP or equivalent, GMC registration
- Full JAG accreditation for upper and lower GI endoscopy
- Experience in therapeutic endoscopy
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
- Understanding and interest in research
Job summary
There are three posts available for whole-time non-resident Advance Endoscopy Fellow to work as a 'middle-grade' SpR-equivalent at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. These posts are designed to provide the candidate(s) with additional experience in Luminal Endoscopy and advanced therapeutic endoscopy/ EUS/ERCP either in upper or lower GI, at a peri or post CCT level.
The posts are a six-month contract in the first instance with the option by mutual agreement to extend this by a further 6 months.
The endoscopy department provides an extensive range of both diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy and will provide an excellent opportunity for the candidate(s) to develop a specialist interest in therapeutic endoscopy. UHL is also involved in the national bowel cancer screening programme and delivers a large programme of JAG courses.
The candidate should have completed basic medical training, passed their MRCP examination, hold a valid JAG certificate, and be independent in diagnostic upper & lower GI endoscopy. Preference will be given to candidates whose Curriculum Vitae shows good career progression.
Main duties of the job
3 supervised training lists/week (ERCP/EUS/ therapeutic endoscopy - dependent on specialist area candidate chooses) plus 2 service lists, 1 clinic, 1 Admin session, 2 Research sessions, 1 MDT session
Triage/review of EUS referrals; participation in HPB/luminal MDTs.
Outpatient clinics/inpatient reviews; peri-procedural care and consent.
Taking part in research activities
[Optional] Participation in Gastroenterology/GI bleed rota subject to experience and service need.
The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Endoscopy services operates from 7 hospital sites across the county and the successful post holder will be expected to work flexibly across these sites, primarily working from the three acute hospital sites in Leicester
There will be an expectation that the postholder will run 2 endoscopy sessions on a weekend list on a 1 in 4 frequency.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Details
Date posted
23 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£65,048 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
358-7692442-CHU
Job locations
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
3 supervised training lists/week (ERCP/EUS/ therapeutic endoscopy - dependent on specialist area candidate chooses) plus 2 service lists, 1 clinic, 1 Admin session, 2 Research sessions, 1 MDT session
Triage/review of EUS referrals; participation in HPB/luminal MDTs.
Outpatient clinics/inpatient reviews; periprocedural care and consent.
Taking part in research activities
[Optional] Participation in Gastroenterology/GI bleed rota subject to experience and service need.
Lunchtime meetings include X-ray, endoscopy journal club, junior doctor DDC educational meetings and morbidity and mortality. The post holder will not be expected to cover evening, night or weekend on calls/duties or Bank Holidays.
Job responsibilities
3 supervised training lists/week (ERCP/EUS/ therapeutic endoscopy - dependent on specialist area candidate chooses) plus 2 service lists, 1 clinic, 1 Admin session, 2 Research sessions, 1 MDT session
Triage/review of EUS referrals; participation in HPB/luminal MDTs.
Outpatient clinics/inpatient reviews; periprocedural care and consent.
Taking part in research activities
[Optional] Participation in Gastroenterology/GI bleed rota subject to experience and service need.
Lunchtime meetings include X-ray, endoscopy journal club, junior doctor DDC educational meetings and morbidity and mortality. The post holder will not be expected to cover evening, night or weekend on calls/duties or Bank Holidays.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
Training and Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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