Consultant Hepatologist

Job title:

Consultant Hepatologist

Company

NHS

Job description

Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a Consultant Hepatologist as part of a planned expansion of consultant and non-medical workforce. This is an opportunity to join forward thinking, dynamic and cohesive team.The person appointed will be initially based at Aintree Hospital and will be a member of the Gastroenterology Department.Applicants are required to hold Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) or equivalent qualifications; to be fully registered with the General Medical Council with licence to practise and listed on the Specialist Register, or due to be registered within six months of the date of appointment.Main duties of the jobThe Appointee, together with his or her colleagues will have a commitment to the provision of Hepatology. The majority of work will be specialist hepatology incorporating the appointee’s desired subspecialty interest.Ward cover is provided on a rotational basis when the Consultants take part in ‘hot’ weeks for 2 weeks at a time. The successful candidate will also cover outpatient and endoscopy sessions.A specific interest in Autoimmune Liver Diseases will be welcomed, but all subspecialty interests are welcomed. The expectation is to provide a 1:11 on call commitment and out of hours coverAbout usLiverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdfFollow us on Social Media:Facebook – Liverpool University Hospitals CareersInstagram – @LUHFTcareersTwitter – @LUHFTcareersDate posted07 March 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per AnnumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Job shareReference number287-AMED-65-25Job locationsAintree SiteLower LaneLiverpoolL9 7ALJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Appointee, together with his or her colleagues will have a commitment to the provision of Hepatology. The majority of work will be specialist hepatology incorporating the appointees desired subspecialty interest.Ward cover is provided on a rotational basis when the Consultants take part in hot weeks for 2 weeks at a time. The successful candidate will also cover outpatient and endoscopy sessions.A specific interest in Autoimmune Liver Diseases will be welcomed, but all subspecialty interests are welcomed. The expectation is to provide a 1:11 on call commitment and out of hours cover Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Appointee, together with his or her colleagues will have a commitment to the provision of Hepatology. The majority of work will be specialist hepatology incorporating the appointees desired subspecialty interest.Ward cover is provided on a rotational basis when the Consultants take part in hot weeks for 2 weeks at a time. The successful candidate will also cover outpatient and endoscopy sessions.A specific interest in Autoimmune Liver Diseases will be welcomed, but all subspecialty interests are welcomed. The expectation is to provide a 1:11 on call commitment and out of hours coverPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• GMC Registration
• MB BS or MB ChB
• MRCP
• CCT or within 6 months of CCT

Desirable

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
• Higher degree such as MD or PhD

ExperienceEssential

• Wide experience in gastroenterology
• Evidence of continuing medical education
• Competence in endoscopic management of GI bleeds
• Competence in colonoscopy – JAG accreditation or equivalent

Desirable

• Significant training or experience of managing patients with IBD
• Significant training or experience of managing patients with complex nutritional problems

Audit / researchEssential

• Experience of significant contribution to audit

Desirable

• Formal research experience

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• GMC Registration
• MB BS or MB ChB
• MRCP
• CCT or within 6 months of CCT

Desirable

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
• Higher degree such as MD or PhD

ExperienceEssential

• Wide experience in gastroenterology
• Evidence of continuing medical education
• Competence in endoscopic management of GI bleeds
• Competence in colonoscopy – JAG accreditation or equivalent

Desirable

• Significant training or experience of managing patients with IBD
• Significant training or experience of managing patients with complex nutritional problems

Audit / researchEssential

• Experience of significant contribution to audit

Desirable

• Formal research experience

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Liverpool

Job date

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:21:42 GMT

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