Job summary
We have a full-time, fully funded HPB Medicine Fellowship starting in September 2025. The fellowship is primarily based at Royal London Hospital with some endoscopy activity at Mile End Hospital.
The post would suit a recently qualified or senior trainee, seeking to advance their skills in HPB medicine in a welcoming environment. The program aims to complement existing gastroenterology services and offer advanced training in Pancreaticobiliary endoscopy. The fellowship duration is 12 months.
Applicants should be at the end of their specialist training and should be JAG accredited for diagnostic OGD, colonoscopy and polypectomy, with audit data satisfying standard JAG auditable outcomes.
Main duties of the job
The fellowship is designed to develop advanced skills with appropriate support. The program offers a balance of clinical practice (6 sessions/week) and academic activities (4 sessions/week). The fellow will receive tertiary-level training in HPB medicine, ERCP, and EUS (including Spy Cholangioscopy, pancreatic endotherapy, and therapeutic EUS). Clinical experience includes participation in: 3-4 EUS/ERCP training lists per week, 2 clinics per week and 2 general endoscopy lists per week. As with all senior fellows and consultants in the Royal London Hospital, one of the endoscopy sessions is flexible and may need to be worked on a Saturday. The academic sessions are dedicated to research (including a personal project), teaching, and administration. Active participation in at least one research and one audit project is expected. The Fellow will also have the opportunity to attend benign and malignant pancreatic MDTs. The postholder will participate in the Out-of-hours consultant bleed rota.
This is a BSG Endorsed Endoscopy Fellowships and in line with this, it is expected that < 50% of the job plan will be service provision.
For additional information or an informal visit, please contact:
Dr. Patrick Wilson (HPB Lead): patrick.wilson5@nhs.netDr. Klaartje Kok (Clinical Lead): klaartje.kok1@nhs.net
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- JAG certification in gastroscopy
- JAG certification in colonoscopy
Desirable
- Higher Research Degree
- CCT in Gastroenterology or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Gastroenterology clinics and endoscopy
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Gastroenterology and of the specialist skills required for this post
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team clinical and management
- Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff
- Ability to communicate effectively with GPs and other professionals in hospital and community
- Diagnostic and upper and lower GI endoscopy with evidence of KPIs
Desirable
- Ability to manage staff and resources effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- JAG certification in gastroscopy
- JAG certification in colonoscopy
Desirable
- Higher Research Degree
- CCT in Gastroenterology or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Gastroenterology clinics and endoscopy
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Gastroenterology and of the specialist skills required for this post
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team clinical and management
- Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff
- Ability to communicate effectively with GPs and other professionals in hospital and community
- Diagnostic and upper and lower GI endoscopy with evidence of KPIs
Desirable
- Ability to manage staff and resources effectively
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
