Consultant Hepatologist

Transformation Unit; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is recruiting a hepatology consultant to support the hepatology service at Wythenshawe Hospital. The role involves working within GI Medicine with opportunities for flexible job planning and involvement in new care pathways to improve patient care.

The post requires Full GMC registration with a licence to practise and entry on the GMC specialist register for gastroenterology (or imminent CCT).

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise and entry on the GMC specialist register for gastroenterology (or proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview).
• Experience in hepatology or liver centres is desirable.
• Proven ability to lead a medical team and manage clinical priorities.

Responsibilities

• Weekly sessions based on a working week of 10 PAs.
• Be flexible in job planning to accommodate service needs.
• Endoscopy and hepatology clinical duties within the hepatology service.

Skills

Independence in clinical care

Endoscopy expertise

Audit experience

Teaching capability

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise and entry on the GMC specialist register for gastroenterology (or proposed CCT date within 6 months of the date of interview)

Job description

Employer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Wythenshawe Hospital Town Manchester Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 19/10/2026 23:59

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Job overview

GI Medicine at MFT is undergoing one of the most significant periods of investment and transformation in its history, backed by sustained funding, we are expanding our services with a substantial increase in substantive clinical, nursing, allied health and administrative roles. This investment is focused on building a stable, future-proof workforce, reducing reliance on insourcing, and creating roles that are properly supported, well-resourced and designed for the long term.

As part of this investment, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic doctor to support the hepatology service at Wythenshawe Hospital. New service models are being implemented across the Trust, including enhanced triage with Advice & Guidance and Straight-to-Test pathways, and innovative diagnostic approaches. These changes are already improving patient flow, reducing waiting times and supporting safer, more timely care.

GI Medicine operates as a managed single service MSS across North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH), Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI), Wythenshawe Hospital and Trafford General Hospital (TGH). There may will also be an expectation of some evening and weekend working on a rota basis, particularly to support endoscopy and elective services

Main duties of the job

The exact duties of the appointees will be subject to discussion, but a proposed programme of weekly sessions is based on a working week of 10 PAs (units of Professional Activity) in accordance with the Terms and Conditions - Consultants (England) 2003. It is expected that PAs will be worked flexibly; flexibility in job planning is of particular importance for this roll because of the need to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Working for our organisation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-specialty environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.

We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.

If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.

We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.

If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Person specification

Qualifications – Academic / Professional

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practices and entry on the GMC specialist register for gastroenterology (or proposed CCT date within 6 months of the date of interview).

Research Experience

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• Research publications and/or funding

Clinical Experience

• Ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care patients
• Ability to perform upper GI diagnostic and haemostatic endoscopy with JAG patients
• Experience of working in specialist liver centres ( Level 2 and 3 liver units) and undertaken advanced training in Hepatology.
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT (details provided in JCHST specialty curriculum for Hepatology and Gastroenterology) ability to offer expert opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective in Gastroenterology and/or Hepatology

Management and Administrative Experience

• Ability to organise and manage clinical priorities
• Ability to manage and lead a medical team
• Evidence of Audit
• Understanding of clinical governance network

Teaching Experience

• Experience of supervising foundation year trainees or equivalent
• Ability to teach clinical and endoscopic skills
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates
• A higher teaching qualification

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work flexibly within a team
• Enquiring critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Willingess to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
• Good interpersonal skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.