Description
Applications are invited for 2 senior clinical fellow posts in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation working within the Royal Free Hospital Liver unit. The Royal Free provides secondary and tertiary Hepatology services, including liver transplantation, management of complex portal hypertension, and management of complex pancreatic and biliary diseases.
The posts are for a 12-month fixed contract beginning March 2027, with a salary of £67,325 a year plus London Weighting. The appointees will participate in the full range of daytime activities, including general hepatology and specialist outpatients, endoscopy lists, contribution to care of Hepatology and Liver Transplant inpatients, research, audit, teaching, and quality improvement projects.
The appointees will be able to attend weekly MDTs scheduled in transplantation, viral hepatology, and hepatobiliary malignancies, radiology, and pathology meetings. The posts will be most suited to those reaching the end of their specialist training in gastroenterology/hepatology wishing to gain more in-depth experience. As well as liver transplantation, there is an opportunity to pursue a sub-specialist interest, for example, in acute-on-chronic liver failure, viral hepatitis, complex portal hypertension, autoimmune liver diseases, hepatocellular carcinoma, or non-invasive fibrosis assessment.
Participation in research and teaching is encouraged. An individualised programme of clinical sessions, research, audit, and teaching will be agreed with the successful candidates to meet subspecialist interest and training needs. The post includes a contribution to the out-of-hours rota.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in general hepatology and specialist outpatients
- Contribute to endoscopy lists
- Care for Hepatology and Liver Transplant inpatients
- Engage in research, audit, teaching, and quality improvement projects
- Attend weekly MDTs
Requirements:
- GMC Registration
- Possession of MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Membership of relevant Royal College or equivalent
- At least 4 years of higher-level training in gastroenterology
- Independent diagnostic upper GI endoscopist
- Excellent clinical skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to be personally accountable for actions
- Strong oral and written communications skills in English
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- London Weighting
- Opportunities for professional development and growth