SWETA Leadership Fellowship Gastroenterology (ST6‑8)/post CCT

Closing date: 27 April 2026.

We are inviting applications for a 12‑month South West Endoscopy Training Academy (SWETA) Leadership Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This unique post is designed for post‑CCT or senior Gastroenterology trainees who wish to develop advanced clinical expertise alongside meaningful regional leadership experience. The fellowship combines specialty clinical training (5 sessions per week) with protected time (3 sessions per week) to contribute to regional endoscopy training and service transformation through the South West Endoscopy Network.

It is an exceptional opportunity to build leadership capability, contribute to regional strategy, and develop advanced endoscopic and subspecialty skills within a JAG‑accredited service and Regional Endoscopy Training Centre.

There is no commitment to General Internal Medicine and no on‑call requirement.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high‑quality clinical care in Gastroenterology across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Undertake advanced specialty training aligned to individual interests (upper GI bleeding, IBD, hepatology, nutrition, advanced endoscopy).
• Contribute to regional SWETA workstreams: endoscopy training, faculty development and network delivery.
• Support simulation training and human factors courses.
• Participate in endoscopy‑related research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in clinical audit, governance and service improvement work.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community settings.
• Contribute to teaching and supervision of trainees and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate fully in appraisal and revalidation processes.

The role provides clinical supervision from a consultant aligned to the fellow's subspecialty interest, alongside leadership supervision from the SWETA Director.

Job responsibilities

The SWETA Leadership Fellow will divide their time between clinical training and regional leadership activity.

Clinical Responsibilities (5 sessions per week)

• Provide inpatient and outpatient Gastroenterology care.
• Participate in specialty clinics aligned to subspecialty interest.
• Undertake endoscopy training lists, including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Develop expertise in areas such as upper GI bleeding, IBD, hepatology, nutrition, or advanced endoscopy.
• Work within established MDT frameworks (IBD, Hepatology, complex polyp, radiology).
• Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with Trust governance standards.
• Participate in audit and quality improvement programmes.
• Work flexibly according to departmental needs.

There is no General Internal Medicine commitment and no on‑call requirement.

SWETA / Regional Leadership Responsibilities (3 sessions per week)

• Support delivery of South West Endoscopy Network priorities.
• Contribute to regional endoscopy training strategy and faculty development.
• Assist in organisation and delivery of simulation and human factors training.
• Support regional workforce and service development initiatives.

Professional expectations

• Comply with Trust policies and governance frameworks.
• Participate in annual appraisal and professional development.
• Maintain GMC registration and professional standards.
• Contribute positively to team working and whole‑system collaboration.

Secretarial support is provided. Out of Programme Training/Experience (OOP‑T) may be applied for, subject to appropriate approvals.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent.
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies from a UKFPO‑affiliated foundation programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards.
• ST6 or above experience in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy or equivalent.
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
• Intercalated BSc or equivalent.
• Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD.
• JAG certification in gastroscopy and colonoscopy.

Experience

• Independent at colonoscopy and level 2 polypectomy.
• Independent with UGI bleeding therapy for peptic ulcers and varices.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.