Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Hepatology Consultant to join our team at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an expert in assessing patients with hepatology and gastroenterology conditions and delivering upper GI endoscopic interventions.
The post offers an exciting opportunity to work in a busy, happy, and committed team of consultants in this well-developed and expanding service, with close working relationships with Radiology, Histopathology, Hepatology, Hepato-pancreatico-biliary, and Colorectal surgery services.
Applicants should have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) and General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Registration with a license. A full accreditation in diagnostic Gastroscopy is mandatory for this post, and independent expertise in upper GI bleeding list is also necessary. Experience in colonoscopy is desirable but not essential.
The main duties of the job include:
- Regular inpatient ward rounds as per rota, leading the team and supporting juniors when necessary
- Performing regular hepatology outpatient clinics and supervising specialist registrars and trainees for clinical experience in clinics
- Regular participation in departmental X-Ray meetings and regional multi-disciplinary MDTs
- Performing Virtual Clinics on a weekly basis as per rota to plan continuing patient care
- Performing regular independent endoscopy lists delivering high-quality procedures as per JAG requirements
The postholder will be expected to consistently demonstrate behaviours of inclusion, integrity, and excellence in their day-to-day practice.
Person Specification:
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with license to practice
- Experience of work in Hepatology/Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
- Evidence of leadership and management experience
- Experience of service development and quality improvement initiatives
- Experience in providing high-quality training and education to undergraduates and postgraduates
- Ability to support and motivate staff during periods of pressure
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and an ability to relate to staff and patients
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
Benefits:
- Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 per annum + £2,162 London weighting
- Permanent, full-time contract
How to apply: 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.