Clinical Research Fellow - Liver Care

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in London is seeking a Clinical Research Fellow in Liver Care. The successful applicant will provide a first-class clinical service, lead specialty staff, and engage in teaching and research collaboration. Qualifications include MRCP and advanced training in gastroenterology or hepatology. This role offers unique opportunities to influence patient care and clinical practices while contributing to a sustainable healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent is required.
• ST 6 level or above in gastroenterology and/or Hepatology.
• Experience managing variceal bleeding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provision of a first class clinical service.
• Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty.
• Conducting clinical practice in accordance with Trust procedures.

Skills

Leadership in specialty

Teaching and research development

Independent upper gastrointestinal endoscopist

Education

MRCP or equivalent

Registrar or equivalent training in gastroenterology and/or Hepatology

Hepatology training

Job description

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Research Fellow - Liver Care

The closing date is 15 December 2025

The successful candidate will be involved in fixed clinical commitments which would be determined by both their clinical training needs and the service requirements of the Institute; an example timetable is outlined below.

There is an option for the trainee to join the 'out of hours' specialist hepatology and endoscopy rota if suitably qualified following a period of induction. The trainee will always have access to Consultant support during on call periods. The on call rota (1 in 7) will involve taking part in the specialist hepatology rota and does not involve any commitment to acute general medicine.

The trainee will also need to provide occasional ward cover during the day when required and there will be an element of administrative duties. Acceptance of an offer of this post will be deemed to include acceptance of the changes including remuneration in accordance with the Provisions of the agreement and circular (MD 1/92).

The Post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies at the request of the appropriate consultant in discussion, where practical, with both senior and junior colleagues. The Post holder would not be expected to undertake work of this kind for long periods of time.

Medical clearance and in some circumstances examination is required prior to appointment.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
• All employees must hold an nhs.net email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.
• The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 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.

Job responsibilities

The provision of a first class clinical service.

• Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty.
• Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with Kings College London / KHP.
• Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies.
• Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans.
• Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training and Experience

• MRCP or equivalent.
• Registrar or equivalent training in gastroenterology and/or Hepatology (ST 6 level or above)
• Hepatology training
• Independent upper gastrointestinal endoscopist with some experience in managing variceal bleeding.

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.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust