Post CCT SWETA Academy Leadership Fellowship

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The closing date is 12 February 2026

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.

The post holder will:

• Deliver high‑quality clinical care within Gastroenterology, with opportunities aligned to individual sub‑specialty interests including IBD, hepatology, nutrition and advanced polypectomy
• Participate in outpatient clinics, ward‑based activity and other clinical duties as agreed within the job plan
• Contribute to endoscopy services within a fully JAG‑accredited endoscopy unit, with access to advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Undertake regional leadership and development work through the SWETA / South West Endoscopy Network, supporting agreed regional priorities and work streams
• Support endoscopy training activity, including:
  • Training lists
  • Simulation and human factors courses
  • Faculty development and trainer support
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service evaluation projects at Trust and regional level
• Participate in research and education activity where appropriate
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and across organisational boundaries
• 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.

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:

• Equality, diversity and inclusion
• Flexible working wherever possible
• Supporting professional development, leadership growth and wellbeing
• 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.

Provide safe, effective and patient‑centred Gastroenterology care in accordance with Trust policies and national standards

Undertake clinical activity across inpatient and outpatient settings as agreed within the job plan

Maintain and develop endoscopic skills, holding JAG certification in gastroscopy (and colonoscopy where applicable)

Participate in MDTs, clinical meetings and service planning discussions

Demonstrate the ability to work independently while recognising limits of competence and seeking senior advice when appropriate