Advanced Endoscopy Fellow

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Advanced Endoscopy Fellow

The closing date is 22 March 2026

There are three posts available for whole-time non-resident Advanced Endoscopy Fellow to work as a 'middle-grade' SpR-equivalent at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. These posts are designed to provide the candidate(s) with additional experience in Luminal Endoscopy and advanced therapeutic endoscopy/ EUS/ERCP either in upper or lower GI, at a peri or post CCT level.

The posts are a six‑month contract in the first instance with the option by mutual agreement to extend this by a further 6 months.

The endoscopy department provides an extensive range of both diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy and will provide an excellent opportunity for the candidate(s) to develop a specialist interest in therapeutic endoscopy. UHL is also involved in the national bowel cancer screening programme and delivers a large programme of JAG courses.

The candidate should have completed basic medical training, passed their MRCP examination, hold a valid JAG certificate, and be independent in diagnostic upper & lower GI endoscopy. Preference will be given to candidates whose Curriculum Vitae shows good career progression.

3 supervised training lists/week (ERCP/EUS/ therapeutic endoscopy - dependent on specialist area candidate chooses) plus 2 service lists, 1 clinic, 1 Admin session, 2 Research sessions, 1 MDT session

Triage/review of EUS referrals; participation in HPB/luminal MDTs.

Outpatient clinics/inpatient reviews; peri-procedural care and consent.

Taking part in research activities

[Optional] Participation in Gastroenterology/GI bleed rota subject to experience and service need.

The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Endoscopy services operates from 7 hospital sites across the county and the successful post holder will be expected to work flexibly across these sites, primarily working from the three acute hospital sites in Leicester.

There will be an expectation that the postholder will run 2 endoscopy sessions on a weekend list on a 1 in 4 frequency.

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3 supervised training lists/week (ERCP/EUS/ therapeutic endoscopy - dependent on specialist area candidate chooses) plus 2 service lists, 1 clinic, 1 Admin session, 2 Research sessions, 1 MDT session

Triage/review of EUS referrals; participation in HPB/luminal MDTs.

Outpatient clinics/inpatient reviews; periprocedural care and consent.

Taking part in research activities

[Optional] Participation in Gastroenterology/GI bleed rota subject to experience and service need.

Lunchtime meetings include X-ray, endoscopy journal club, junior doctor DDC educational meetings and morbidity and mortality. The post holder will not be expected to cover evening, night or weekend on calls/duties or Bank Holidays.

• MRCP or equivalent, GMC registration

• Full JAG accreditation for upper and lower GI endoscopy
• Experience in therapeutic endoscopy

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English

• Understanding and interest in research

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.