Clinical Fellow in Hepatology

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK healthcare institution seeks a Clinical Fellow in Hepatology, starting February 2026 for 12 months. The role includes contributing to patient care in a leading Hepatology department, gaining experience with acute liver failure and transplantation. Candidates must hold a full GMC license and have prior Hepatology experience. Opportunities for research and participation in specialty clinics are available.

Qualifications

• Full registration and license to practice with the GMC
• Completed Foundation Training or equivalent
• 4 years experience post GMC registration

Responsibilities

• Contribute to out of hours rota (1 in 9; resident)
• Deliver care of Liver Transplant and Hepatology patients
• Participate in specialty clinics and community Hepatology service

Skills

Experience in Hepatology

Advanced Life Support

Clinical knowledge and judgement

Education

Primary Medical Degree

MRCP(UK)

Job description

Applicationsare invited for a Clinical Fellowship available from February 2026 for 12months (subject to satisfactory progression) in the Department of Hepatologyat St Jamess University Hospital, Leeds.

Thisis an exciting opportunity to train in one of the leading UK Hepatologycentres and contribute to the Leeds Liver Units international reputation fortransplantation.

Thesuccessful candidate will gain experience in all aspects of Hepatologyincluding the assessment of patients with acute and sub-acute liver failure,assessment of patients for treatments such as liver transplantation andTIPSS, patients with a wide variety of complex general Hepatologicalconditions and with viral hepatitis. This is a clinical post and the fellowwill join the out of hours rota and have the opportunity to undertake auditand contribute to ongoing projects in the department.

TheDepartment is affiliated to the University of Leeds with the MRC fundedCentre for Bioinformatics, the Leeds Institute of Data Analysis and the NIHRfunded Diagnostic Evaluation Co-operative.

Candidatesshould hold full license to practice with the UK General Medical.

Anout of hours banding supplement will also apply.

Interestedapplicants are welcome to contact Dr Joanna Moore, Consultant Hepatologistand Training Lead by email [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

Thesuccessful candidate will contribute to the out of hours rota (1 in 9;resident) on the same basis as other trainees in the department, at registrarlevel responsibility. This is a single tier rota and appropriate experience inmedical specialty training is highly desirable.

Thesuccessful applicant will contribute to the inpatient service delivering careof Liver Transplant and Hepatology patients. They will contribute to the LiverUnits medical out of hours rota. There will also be the opportunity toparticipate in specialty clinics such as viral hepatitis, immune hepatology,primary liver cancer and portal hypertension. The appointee will alsocontribute to the care of patients in the Intensive Care Unit post livertransplant or because of acute liver failure. The Department is also expandingits Community Hepatology service, and the appointee would also contribute tothis service.

Other opportunities for learning include a weeklyradiology meeting, a weekly pathology case conference, the transplant MDTmeeting and a weekly training meeting with a wide variety of topics coveredover the year.

About us

TheDepartment of Hepatology forms part of the Leeds Liver Unit and delivers Level2 and 3 liver disease services across a large population within the North ofEngland, including liver transplantation, acute liver failure and complexHepatology services, viral hepatitis services and a broad range of Hepatologyoutpatient services.

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Job responsibilities

LEEDSTEACHING HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

ClinicalFellowship in Transplant Hepatology

JobDescription

JOBDETAILS

JobTitle: Clinical Fellow

Specialty/Department: Department of Hepatology

Location:Leeds Liver Unit, St Jamess University Hospital

Introduction:Information about the Department

Wehave a fellowship available in our department from February 2026 for a periodof 12 months, subject to satisfactory progression.

Witha growing need for doctors to understand and be able to manage patients withliver disease, this is an exciting opportunity to train in one of the leadingUK Hepatology centres and contribute to the Leeds Liver Units internationalreputation for transplantation.

Weare looking for an enthusiastic well-motivated trainee who wants theopportunity to gain experience in the management of liver disease.

TheDepartment of Hepatology forms part of the Leeds Liver Unit and delivers Level2 and 3 liver disease services across a large population within the North ofEngland, including liver transplantation, acute liver failure and complexHepatology services, viral hepatitis services and a broad range of Hepatologyoutpatient services.

TheDepartment is affiliated to the University of Leeds with the MRC funded Centrefor Bioinformatics, the Leeds Institute of Data Analysis and the NIHR fundedDiagnostic Evaluation Co-operative.

TheLTHT Liver Services internet site provides additional information about theLiver Unit and its work.

MEDICALSTAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT

Thereare 9 full-time Consultant Hepatologists, 1 part-time Consultant Hepatologist,an Academic Consultant Hepatologist in the University of Leeds and a SpecialtyDoctor making up the senior team within the department.

Inaddition, we have 6 specialist registrars on deanery accredited trainingschemes, 4 fellows (clinical/clinical research) and 2 internal medicinetrainees. The trainees all participate in a resident on call rota compliantwith the European Working Time Directive and also gain training and experiencethrough outpatient clinics. The consultants operate a consultant of the week oncall system and lead daily ward rounds including at weekends.

Thereis a formal system for supervision and appraisal.

TheSpecialist nurse (CNS) teams include the recipient transplant co-ordinators,hepatology CNSs, substance misuse CNSs and viral hepatitis CNSs.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Qualifications

Candidatesshould hold a primary medical qualification). Candidates with an equivalentqualification will be considered. Candidates must hold a full Licence toPractice with the General Medical Council. Candidates should hold a certificatein Advanced Life Support from the UK Resuscitation Council, or an equivalentand be prepared to undertake such training prior to taking up post. Candidatesshould hold the full MRCP(UK) qualification.

Experience

Candidatesshould have completed their primary qualification, hold the MRCP(UK) clinicalmedicine qualification and have experience in Hepatology for a minimum of 12months. The post would suit a doctor who is post CCT in hepatology or a traineewith some experience in hepatology seeking to gain further Level 3 hepatologyexperience.

DUTIESOF THE POST

Thesuccessful candidate will contribute to the out of hours rota (1 in 9;resident) on the same basis as other trainees in the department, at registrarlevel responsibility. This is a single tier rota and appropriate experience inmedical specialty training is highly desirable.

Thesuccessful applicant will contribute to the inpatient service delivering careof Liver Transplant and Hepatology patients. They will contribute to the LiverUnits medical out of hours rota. There will also be the opportunity toparticipate in specialty clinics such as viral hepatitis, immune hepatology,primary liver cancer and portal hypertension. The appointee will alsocontribute to the care of patients in the Intensive Care Unit post livertransplant or because of acute liver failure. The Department is also expandingits Community Hepatology service, and the appointee would also contribute tothis service.

Otheropportunities for learning include a weekly radiology meeting, a weeklypathology case conference, the transplant MDT meeting and a weekly trainingmeeting with a wide variety of topics covered over the year.

LEVELSOF RESPONSIBILITY

Thesuccessful candidate will report to a clinical supervisor and the LeadClinician for the overall running and governance of the department. Allconsultants deliver clinical training and supervision. The successful candidate is expected tocomply with the departments leave guidance and has a responsibility to ensurethat patient care comes first.

TEACHINGAND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING

Alltrainees have an assigned supervisor and undergo regular appraisal.

Amonthly governance meeting is held in the Department of Hepatology or the Livertransplant programme, providing a well-structured audit and learningenvironment. Participation in the hospitals mandatory audit programme andgovernance meetings is expected.

Thesuccessful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute to audit or aclinical project within the department should they wish. Enthusiasm to conductan audit or clinical research project will be welcomed and encouraged.

All new starters to the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHSTrust undertake a corporate induction, and there is a well-developed programmeof e-learning packages to support education in essential areas such asinfection control. The Liver Unit has an intranet site currently holdingtransplant medicine guidelines and developing as a site for other departmentalguidelines. In addition the trust provides a web-based clinical guidelineprogramme and access to Up-to-Date for all members of staff. There is a clinicalsciences library based on site.

Person Specification

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current Licence to Practise from, the GMC at intended start date
• Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
• Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
• Professional telephone manner

Clinical, Academic, and Personal

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems Ability to prioritise clinical need Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
• Experience in managing complications of cirrhosis.
• Ability to manage acute GI haemorrhage
• Competent at independent insertion of paracentesis drains
• Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
• Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty
• Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving
• Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people Demonstrates respect for all.
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds. Capacity to operate under pressure
• Successful completion of relevant skills course(s),
• Ability to receive clinical information from telephone referral service
• Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching
• Evidence of feedback for teaching
• Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course
• Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty
• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which: focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement
• demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum

Qualifications

• Primary Medical Degree
• Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
• MDU/MPS or equivalent
• Holding national training number in gastroenterology looking for (and able to take) out of programme experience

Clinical Experience and Career Progression

• 4 years experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
• Evidence of achievement of IMTT/ST1competencies in medicine (as defined by the curricula relating to Internal Medical training)Previous experience in gastroenterology or hepatology in core training posable
• to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff. Capacity to work effectively with others
• Higher specialist training in gastroenterology or hepatology (holding national training number or CCT).
• Experience in upper GI endoscopy.

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.

Consultant Hepatologist and Training Lead