Resident Gastro Doctor
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
London, NW1 2BU
Salary
£45,994
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
This is a 12 month post based at University College Hospital, providing an unique training and experience within a tertiary specialist Nutrition centr...
Our UCLH Gastroenterology unit is one of the largest in the UK, and the post offer exposure to all aspects of Gastroenterology, covered by the 14 Consultants within the department. Subspecialty areas of expertise include clinical nutrition/intestinal failure, oesophagogastric/laser medicine, inflammatory bowel disease, GI physiology and pancreaticobiliary medicine. There are a number of educational meetings run each week, including a journal club, specialist multidisciplinary meetings, a 'morning report', and seminars with invited speakers. The department has a committed audit programme. The post holder may also take an active role in undergraduate teaching.
The post would ideally suit an experienced Trust Doctor Foundation year 2 intending to apply for a Gastroenterology Specialist training rotation. Terms and conditions are in line with those nationally agreed.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent Full registration
- Eligible for full registration with GMC at time of appointment and hold a current license to practice.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year previous experience in a substantive medical post
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Sound basic clinical skills including history taking, clinical examination and appropriate investigation.
- Ability to make and implement management plans and clinical protocols.
- Ability to maintain a high quality clinical record.
- Basic personal management skills including time management and managing paperwork satisfactorily.
- Manipulative skills to enable practical procedures
Desirable
- Experience of teaching
- Ability to carry out research
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity to all hospital staff and patients
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English
- Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
- Reliable work record.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion:
Essential
- Use appropriate language and skills when dealing with all patients.
- Ability to use language line or have access to BSL when needed.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- This position has no on call commitment or flexible hours due to patient safety and ward cover.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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