Consultant Hepatologist

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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 a 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 a 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 Job

The Appointee, together with 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 encouraged. The expectation is to provide a 1:11 on-call commitment and out-of-hours cover.

Job Responsibilities

The Appointee will have a commitment to the provision of Hepatology, with the majority of work being 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 encouraged. The expectation is to provide a 1:11 on-call commitment and out-of-hours cover.

Person Specification Qualifications

• GMC Registration
• MB BS or MB ChB
• MRCP
• CCT or within 6 months of CCT
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
• Higher degree such as MD or PhD

Experience

• Evidence of continuing medical education
• Competence in endoscopic management of GI bleeds
• Competence in colonoscopy - JAG accreditation or equivalent
• Significant training or experience in managing patients with IBD
• Significant training or experience in managing patients with complex nutritional problems

Audit / Research

• Experience of significant contribution to audit
• Formal research experience

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.