Clinical Research Fellow in Hepatology

NHS; London; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a Clinical Hepatologist focused on translational research and clinical service provision. This role involves patient care, research in rapid infection diagnostics, and participation in multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates must have a registrable medical qualification and experience at the registrar level in gastroenterology or hepatology. The position offers a salary of £61,825 to £70,425 per annum.

Qualifications

• Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.
• Registrar or equivalent training in gastroenterology and/or Hepatology (ST 6 level or above).
• Understanding of principles of medical audit.

Responsibilities

• Provide service for patients including treatment and management.
• Cover Unit 24/7 on a rota basis with colleagues.
• Participate in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.
• Contribute to audit and clinical governance programmes.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Professional attitude

Education

Registrable medical qualification

MRCP or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

This 1 year post is designed to offer a unique 50:50 split between Clinical Hepatology Service Provision/Training and Translational Research & Clinical Trials Experience. The successful applicant will undertake a translational research project supervised by Dr Vishal Patel and his research group focusing on the rapid infection diagnostics in cirrhosis (RIDiC) study, with an opportunity to also be involved in clinical trial delivery. RIDiC has attracted external, peer-reviewed funding (GUTS UK) and is being conducted as part of an investigator-initiated study, supported by Oxford Nanopore UK. This work aims to address the increase in infection-related complications andmortality in cirrhosis, compounded by the challenges of antimicrobial resistance. Many of the techniques relate to novel microbiome workstreams also being researched in the Patel lab, with the candidate having unique exposure to these aspects as part of the role.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be involved in fixed clinical commitments which will be determined by both their clinical training needs and the service requirements of the Liver Unit. Clinical service commitments will include 2 outpatient clinics per week as well as involvement in MDTs and clinical governance, and will complement to an extent the research project.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum, plus London allowance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CAX-7380001

Job locations

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 5RS

Job description Job responsibilities

Together with other colleagues to provide a service for patients. This includes all aspectsof treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group. Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week coverfor the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annualleave and short-term sickness. Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings. Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes. Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with theCare Group management team. Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&Dframework. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programsand learning from Deaths. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan forservice(s). Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that theproductivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to includehand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.

Job description Job responsibilities

Together with other colleagues to provide a service for patients. This includes all aspectsof treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group. Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week coverfor the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annualleave and short-term sickness. Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings. Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes. Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with theCare Group management team. Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&Dframework. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programsand learning from Deaths. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan forservice(s). Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that theproductivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to includehand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registrable medical qualification
• MRCP or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.

Desirable

• BSc or equivalent

Training and experience Essential

• Registrar or equivalent training in gastroenterology and/or Hepatology (ST 6 level or above).

Desirable

• Hepatology training

Audit Essential

• Understanding of principles of medical audit and undertaken audit projects

Research and publications Essential

• Understanding of the concept of research. Understanding of research governance and ethics

Desirable

• Previous involvement in research projects with abstracts accepted at (inter)national conferences (posters, oral presentations)

Personal skills Essential

• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
• Professional attitude towards work; reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registrable medical qualification
• MRCP or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.

Desirable

• BSc or equivalent

Training and experience Essential

• Registrar or equivalent training in gastroenterology and/or Hepatology (ST 6 level or above).

Desirable

• Hepatology training

Audit Essential

• Understanding of principles of medical audit and undertaken audit projects

Research and publications Essential

• Understanding of the concept of research. Understanding of research governance and ethics

Desirable

• Previous involvement in research projects with abstracts accepted at (inter)national conferences (posters, oral presentations)

Personal skills Essential

• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
• Professional attitude towards work; reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 5RS

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 5RS

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)