Senior IBD Fellow for Gastroenterology in Exeter inExeter PUBLISHED TUE 10 JUN 2025 Jump to job information section

The post holder will be expected to flexibly deliver 4-5 clinical sessions per week (combination of endoscopy and outpatient clinics). Training, tailored to the individual, in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy is available and encouraged, e.g. in EUS, ERCP, enteroscopy and capsule endoscopy. There are also opportunities to gain more experience in the field of nutrition and intestinal failure.

Inflammatory bowel disease is the major focus of the post, and the post holder will gain experience in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients as well as provide support for the IBD nurse specialists and IBD research nurses delivering commercial clinical trials.

The post holder will become an active member of the Exeter IBD Research Group and will be supported to develop and deliver their own research project. The post holder will be encouraged to attend regional, national and international IBD meetings.

The post holder may wish to participate in the out of hours medical rota, however this is not compulsory. They will receive educational supervision and support.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

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More detail about the role

We are looking for a Senior Fellow to join the Exeter Inflammatory Bowel Disease team on a one year fixed term basis from February 2026. The post-holder will join the multidisciplinary clinical and research teams delivering clinics, endoscopy lists and participating in research activities including commercial clinical trials. The post holder will be encouraged to attend regional, national and international IBD meetings and will also receive educational supervision and support.

For further information about the post please contact Dr Tariq Ahmad on or via email

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.