Advanced Inflammatory Bowel Disease Fellow

The position is suitable for speciality trainees in gastroenterology (ideally ST 6 or above from September 2026) or post-CCT, to pursue advanced sub-specialist training in IBD and gain advanced skills with clinical trials, observational and epidemiological studies and who eventually wish to pursue a career in inflammatory bowel disease as a sub-speciality.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our specialist IBD unit at Fairfield general Hospital, Bury.

The Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Unit at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NE Sector), comprising Bury, Rochdale and Oldham Care Organisations oversees the care of over 4500 people living with IBD and an increasingly complex referral cohort from regional hospitals. We have an extensive IBD research portfolio, with national and international recognition. The post will provide an interesting and exciting opportunity for an individual to fulfil the role of Sub-Investigator (and Principal Investigator where appropriate) and to expand their knowledge and experience of clinical research within an established clinical research infrastructure.

The duties of the Advanced Inflammatory Bowel Disease Fellow post will include

• Learn to design and run clinical research projects

Be trained in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Learn a variety of research techniques and assessments

Learn how to apply for Research Ethics Committee approval of clinical studies

The applicant’s research time will be spent undertaking their own research studies in IBD, with the possibility of registering for and completing an MPhil at the University of Manchester.

It is envisaged that the successful candidate may also consider applying for charitable grant funding during the time of their project – this may take the form of a junior fellowship or project grant application.

Fifty percent of the successful applicant’s time will be spent supporting clinical research activity in inflammatory bowel disease related clinical studies. The majority of these will be NIHR supported research network portfolio studies. The other 50% of time will be spent in specialist IBD clinics under the supervision of Professor J. K. Limdi, an endoscopy session, the IBD MDT and an inpatient session.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care

, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Professor Jimmy Limdi Job title: Consultant Gastroenterologist Email address: jimmy.limdi@nca.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0161 778 2642

Lisa Nightingale (PA to Professor Limdi) - 0161 778 2642