Clinical Research Fellow in Hepatology

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Birmingham is seeking a Clinical Research Fellow in Hepatology. This 12-month fixed-term position involves 80% research and 20% clinical duties, providing the chance to work with children with liver diseases. The role includes gaining experience in liver biopsies, managing specialized clinics, and supporting nurse-led follow-ups. A strong background in paediatrics and appropriate qualifications like GMC Registration is required. Join a dynamic team in a supportive environment focused on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Full GMC Registration.
• General paediatric experience of at least 2 years.
• Experience in paediatric hepatology for 6 months or more.

Responsibilities

• Manage children with various liver diseases.
• Participate in specialized liver clinics.
• Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Skills

Clinical procedures

Building relationships

Pressure management

Education

Full GMC Registration

MRCPCH part 2 or equivalent

Tools

Liver biopsy

GI endoscopy

Job description

Go back Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Research Fellow in Hepatology

The closing date is 15 December 2025

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a Clinical Research Fellow in Hepatology on a 12 months fixed-term contract, provisionally commencing from March 2026.

This post is based in the Liver Unit at the Birmingham Women's & Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust working under the direction of Dr Girish Gupte Consultant Paediatric Hepatologist. It is designed to give the post holder the opportunity to undertake preliminary basic research, clinical research and gain experience as a sub-investigator in the clinical trials taking part in the department, while gaining skills in caring for children with liver disease pre and post-transplant.

This post joins the existing junior medical team of 3 senior trainees (ST4-6), 1 junior trainee (ST2-3), 1 International clinical fellow and 2 Physician associate working in the speciality services of the Liver Unit at Birmingham Women's & Children's Hospital. This post involves 80% research and 20% clinical duties.

Main duties of the job

The applicant will gain/consolidate experience in management of children with all forms of liver disease, the peri-operative care of children receiving liver, and liver and small bowel transplantation, and co-ordination of investigations including liver biopsies and endoscopies. Applicants will have the opportunity to participate in specialised liver clinics (CF, Metabolic, Fatty liver, Viral hepatitis, adolescent transition, joint intestinal failure clinics) and will gain knowledge about diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures and liver biopsies. There are opportunities to gain experience in assessing children for intestinal transplantation, the inpatient management peri transplant and the long term management (including endoscopy and ileoscopy of the graft) and the detection of complications unique to this exceptional cohort of patients. He/She will provide support for the nurse led telephone follow up clinic and receive training in making management plans and giving feedback to the referring hospital.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Parkview Clinic is a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Mental Health (CAMHS) facility in Moseley, for young people aged 11‑18 years who require admission due to significant psychiatric difficulties.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Eligible for Full GMC Registration
• MRCPCH part 2 or equivalent

Clinical Experience

• General paediatric experience (min. 2 years at Specialist Registrar level)
• Appropriate Progression of Career to Date
• Experience in paediatric hepatology 6 months or above
• Experience in paediatric hepatology/metabolic disease/infection/immunology/ paediatric gastroenterology

Clinical Skills

• Competent in performing basic general paediatric procedures
• Experience of performing liver biopsies /upper GI endoscopy

Research Experience

• An interest in hepatology /metabolic disease/infection/immunology
• Publications/ audit or research projects in paediatric Hepatology/ Gastroenterology or Nutrition
• Presentations of audit/research at national/ or international meetings
• Laboratory based experience in doing basic science research
• Previous experience in developing research protocols or grant applications

Personal Skills/Qualities

• Capable of building strong and effective relationships with patients, families and colleagues
• Gains confidence and Trust from others
• Able to respond to and cope with change
• Able to cope with pressure
• Good organisational skills Demonstrates honesty, probity and integrity

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.

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