RRDN Speciality Lead - Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Job summary
Application is via an expression of interest. You cannot apply directly through NHS Jobs. For information and to apply for this role, please visit our dedicated micro-site: https://sites.google.com/nihr.ac.uk/swc-rrdn-recruitment/specialty-and-settings-leadership-roles

The Specialties and Settings function will play a key leadership role in the on-going development and performance of the RDN.

As part of this function, Regional Research Specialty and Setting Leads, will provide leadership and advice, support research delivery, and participate in regional or national projects relating to Specialty or Setting capacity, capability and accessibility for research delivery. The Regional Research specialty and Setting Leads provide the vital link between the regional, geographically-based networks (RRDNs) and national networks of expertise which is essential to the success of the RDN.

There is 1 role available covering: Gastroenterology & Hepatology

The role is open to any relevant health and care team member from within the South West Central region. Applicants should be leaders active in delivery of NIHR RDN portfolio research.

Main duties of the job
For information and to apply for this role, please visit our dedicated micro-site: https://sites.google.com/nihr.ac.uk/swc-rrdn-recruitment/specialty-and-settings-leadership-roles

About us
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).

The NIHR funds, enables and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth.

As part of the NIHR, the Research Delivery Network (RDN) supports the effective and efficient initiation and delivery of funded research across the health and care system in England for the benefit of patients, the health and care system and the economy.

The whole of England is supported through 12 NIHR Regional Research Delivery Networks (RRDNs).

We are the South West Central region and are hosted by University Hospital Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

The South West Central RRDN covers the following Integrated Care Systems:

• Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire
• Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
• Dorset
• Gloucestershire

Details
Date posted: 17 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: Depending on experience
Existing salary with your current employer.
Contract: Honorary
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 387-TS1265-LC
Job locations: South West Central RRDN, Whitefriars, Bristol, BS1 2NT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For information and to apply for this role, please visit our dedicated micro-site: https://sites.google.com/nihr.ac.uk/swc-rrdn-recruitment/specialty-and-settings-leadership-roles

Person Specification
See person specification on the job description document attached to this advert.

Essential

• Please apply via the micro-site

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).