Job summary
- Main area
- Gastroenterology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- Fixed term: 7 months (March 2026 - September 2026)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 318-26-SWETA
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cheltenham General Hospital
- Town
- Cheltenham
- Salary
- £73,992 PA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Post CCT SWETA Academy Leadership Fellowship
NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Job overview
We are inviting applications for a Post CCT SWETA Academy Leadership Fellowship within the Gastroenterology service at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a 7-month full-time fellowship designed for post-CCT Gastroenterology trainees who wish to develop regional leadership, education and service-development skills alongside advanced clinical practice. The role provides a structured opportunity to gain experience that will support preparation for future consultant appointments, with a particular focus on endoscopy training, quality improvement and regional network working.
The post holder will undertake 5 clinical sessions per week within Gastroenterology, tailored to their areas of interest, alongside 3 sessions per week dedicated to work with the South West Endoscopy Training Academy (SWETA) / South West Endoscopy Network.
The post is Post-CCT and will be remunerated at the highest Specialty Registrar salary point.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
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Deliver high-quality clinical care within Gastroenterology, with opportunities aligned to individual sub-specialty interests including IBD, hepatology, nutrition and advanced polypectomy
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Participate in outpatient clinics, ward-based activity and other clinical duties as agreed within the job plan
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Contribute to endoscopy services within a fully JAG-accredited endoscopy unit, with access to advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
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Undertake regional leadership and development work through the SWETA / South West Endoscopy Network, supporting agreed regional priorities and workstreams
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Support endoscopy training activity, including:
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Training lists
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Simulation and human factors courses
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Faculty development and trainer support
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Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service evaluation projects at Trust and regional level
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Participate in research and education activity where appropriate
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Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and across organisational boundaries
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Maintain professional standards in line with GMC Good Medical Practice, Trust policies and clinical governance requirements
There is no General Internal Medicine commitment and no on-call requirement associated with this post.
Working for our organisation
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute providers in the South West, serving a population of over 600,000 across Gloucestershire and surrounding areas.
We operate across two main acute sites — Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital — supported by a network of community hospitals and services. With over 9,000 staff, we are proud to be the county’s largest employer and one of the top ten largest Trusts in the South West.
Our Gastroenterology service is well-established and highly regarded, offering comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, endoscopy, hepatology, IBD, nutrition and bowel cancer screening services. The Trust is home to a Regional Endoscopy Training Centre, hosting regular national and regional training courses and supporting innovation in endoscopy education.
We are committed to:
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Equality, diversity and inclusion
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Flexible working wherever possible
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Supporting professional development, leadership growth and wellbeing
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Creating a positive, collaborative and inclusive working environment
Gloucestershire offers an excellent quality of life, with easy access to the Cotswolds, excellent transport links, and a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
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Provide safe, effective and patient-centred Gastroenterology care in accordance with Trust policies and national standards
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Undertake clinical activity across inpatient and outpatient settings as agreed within the job plan
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Maintain and develop endoscopic skills, holding JAG certification in gastroscopy (and colonoscopy where applicable)
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Participate in MDTs, clinical meetings and service planning discussions
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Demonstrate the ability to work independently while recognising limits of competence and seeking senior advice when appropriate
Leadership, Education and Development
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Undertake structured leadership development through the SWETA Academy Fellowship
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Support regional endoscopy education, training quality and workforce development initiatives
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Contribute to faculty development, training innovation and educational governance
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Support audit, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, including closing audit loops and embedding learning
Governance, Audit and Research
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Participate in departmental audit and quality improvement programmes
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Contribute to clinical governance activities in line with Trust expectations
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Engage in research activity where appropriate and support evidence-based practice
Professional Responsibilities
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Participate fully in appraisal and revalidation processes
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Maintain mandatory training and professional certifications, including ALS
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Comply with information governance, safeguarding and confidentiality requirements
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Uphold the Trust’s values and behaviours at all times
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Completion of CCT in Gastroenterology (or within 6 months at start date)
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to leadership, education or management (e.g. PGCert, Fellowship, Leadership programme)
Clinical & Endoscopy Experience
Essential criteria
- Broad clinical experience in Gastroenterology at Specialty Registrar / Post-CCT level
- JAG certification in gastroscopy
- Ability to deliver safe, independent clinical practice within agreed job plan
Desirable criteria
- JAG certification in colonoscopy
- Experience or interest in sub-specialty areas such as IBD, hepatology, nutrition or advanced endoscopy
Leadership, Education & Training
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable interest in leadership, education or service development
- Experience contributing to teaching, training or supervision of trainees or MDT colleagues
- Evidence of engagement with quality improvement, audit or service evaluation
Desirable criteria
- Previous formal leadership role (e.g. trainee representative, chief registrar, QI lead)
- Experience supporting endoscopy training, simulation or faculty development
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Paul Dunckley
- Job title
- Director/Clinical Lead SWETA
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 6620
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