Senior Clinical Fellow in Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Job summary:

This is a non-grid training position in the Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition for a period of 12 months provisionally starting from May 2026
. The post is one of four registrar level responsibilities covering general gastroenterology and clinical nutrition. The post holder will not be expected to contribute to the trustwide Hospital at Night rota but will contribute to the out of hours cover for the Gastroenterology / Hepatology rota (0800‑2000, 7 days per week) which will be paid in addition to the basic salary.Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient care of gastroenterology patients on a rotational basis.
• Support nutrition for the trust, working with the Nutrition Support and Intestinal Failure Team.
• Manage referrals from within and outside the trust.
• Cover the department unit from 08:30 to 17:30 and assist colleagues as required.
• Request patient investigations with decision support.
• Participate in out‑of‑hours cover for the Gastroenterology/Hepatology rotation.
• Review the post periodically and make amendments in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification Qualifications & Clinical Experience

• Medical Degree from a recognised university.
• Minimum of 3 years full‑time postgraduate training (or equivalent part‑time) in paediatrics.
• Full MRCPCH (or equivalent).

Desirable

• Other educational qualifications such as ALS, APLS, ATLS.
• Experience in paediatric gastroenterology.

Eligibility

• Full GMC registration.
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.

Language skills

• Competent written and spoken English capable of effective communication with patients and colleagues.

Personal skills

• Judgement – operate effectively under pressure, remain objective, recognize limits and seek help when needed.
• Problem solving – analytical, flexible and able to bring a range of approaches.
• Situation awareness – monitor and anticipate changing situations.
• Decision making – demonstrate effective judgement and decision‑making skills.

Leadership

• Work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate leadership when appropriate.
• Establish good working relations with others.
• Organise and plan workload, manage time and prioritise demands.
• Understand the importance and impact of information systems.
• Show awareness of current career pathways.

Probity

• Professional integrity – responsibility, respect for rights, ethical principles, safety, confidentiality and consent.
• Professional attitude – reliable, self‑aware, motivated, dedicated, positive, flexible, innovative, methodical, organised and approachable.

Job Details

• Grade:
  Specialty registrar
• Pay scheme:
  Hospital medical and dental staff
• Salary: £65,048 to £73,922 per annum
• Contract:
  
  Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time
• Location:
  
  Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Steel house Lane, Birmingham, B4 6NH
• Reference number: 284‑26‑7804765‑DPBC
• Date posted: 12 February 2026

Additional InformationDisclosure and Barring Service Check:
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Certificate of Sponsorship:
Applications for skilled worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications. UK Registration:
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer DetailsBirmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust – Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Steel house Lane, Birmingham, B4 6NH
. Employer website: #J-18808-Ljbffr