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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Hepatologist to join a highly regarded Gastroenterology and Hepatology multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality liver services across the region. The hepatology service provides comprehensive care, including specialist hepatology outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary liver services, endoscopy services and inpatient gastroenterology support. The department is recognised for delivering high-quality hepatology care and has achieved Level 2 IQILS Accreditation for its liver service. The successful candidate will work closely with regional specialist centres, including a strong collaborative link with a regional liver transplantation service, to support patients with complex liver disease. This role provides an excellent opportunity for clinicians interested in clinical service development, hepatology research, advanced endoscopy, and teaching. Flexible job planning supports the development of portfolio careers and varied working patterns.
Job Responsibility:
Provide a comprehensive consultant-led hepatology service across inpatient and outpatient settings
Deliver hepatology outpatient clinics and manage patients with complex liver disease
Participate in hepatology multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
Manage hepatology referrals and support integrated liver care pathways
Undertake elective endoscopy procedures, including upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
Participate in the management of general gastroenterology inpatients when required
Provide out-of-hours gastrointestinal bleeding cover as part of the gastroenterology rota
Work as an independent endoscopist performing upper GI endoscopy
Contribute to the development of advanced hepatology and endoscopic services
Work closely with hepatology specialists, gastroenterologists and specialist nursing teams
Collaborate with regional transplant centres for the management of complex liver disease
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to coordinate patient care
Participate in the teaching and supervision of junior doctors and trainees
Contribute to undergraduate teaching programmes
Support the training and development of clinicians within the hepatology service
Participate actively in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement programmes
Contribute to research and academic activities in hepatology where appropriate
Maintain professional development through CPD, appraisal and revalidation
Support the implementation of evidence-based clinical practice.
Requirements:
Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)
MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for General Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, or within 6 months of CCT, or expected Portfolio Pathway (CESR) approval
Eligibility to work in the UK
Minimum 1 year NHS experience
Ability to demonstrate independent consultant-level expertise in Hepatology
Experience managing a broad range of liver diseases
Competence as an independent endoscopist performing upper GI endoscopy
Experience teaching medical students and junior doctors
Ability to supervise trainees and contribute to postgraduate education
Experience conducting clinical audits and presenting findings
Ability to critically review research and apply evidence-based practice
CV must demonstrate the experience and competencies required for consultant-level hepatology practice.
Nice to have:
MD or equivalent higher degree
Evidence of research in Hepatology or Gastroenterology
Substantive NHS experience
Experience in variceal surveillance and treatment
Experience performing ERCP and lower GI endoscopy
Experience contributing to hepatology service development
Experience supervising Specialist Registrars
Higher teaching qualification
Research experience with peer-reviewed publications
Experience designing and implementing audit programmes.