Consultant Hepatologist

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Torquay seeks a Consultant Hepatologist to join a collaborative team managing outpatient and inpatient care. Ideal candidates will possess a full GMC registration, relevant CCT qualifications, and a commitment to teaching. The position involves significant clinical responsibilities and opportunities for research in a well-supported environment. The role offers a generous relocation package and the chance to work in a scenic area with a mild climate.

Benefits

Generous relocation package

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with licence to practice.
• CCT must be within 6 months of interview.
• Teaching Qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Support Gastroenterology and Hepatology teams in delivering care.
• Work closely with consultant staff in related specialties.
• Contribute to audit and research within Hepatology.

Skills

Caring attitude towards patients

Ability to work independently

Effective communication with patients

Education

Full GMC Registration

CCT in Gastroenterology and General Medicine

CCT in Hepatology

Job description

Consultant Hepatologist

Closing date: 04 February 2026.

Join a team of eight Medical Gastroenterologists (6 Luminal, 2 Liver) who work as a single team, sharing responsibility for management of inpatients. Management of outpatients is split into the Liver and Luminal teams. There is an excellent day‑case unit exclusively for GI services, along with 3 Hepatology specialist nurses, enabling ambulatory care for patients with liver disease including nurse‑led early discharge clinic, monitoring and assessment of acute and chronic liver disease and day‑case paracentesis. The department has received significant investment, with a new £4.99 m unit opened in December 2023.

Candidates should be independent in OGD and candidates trained in colonoscopy who wish to continue with this could be accommodated. Training is an important element of our practice at Torbay and the new colleague would be encouraged to engage with the delivery of courses and in‑house training.

Main duties of the job

• Support the current Gastroenterology and Hepatology teams in delivering inpatient and outpatient care.
• Work closely with consultant staff in related specialties (e.g., upper and lower GI surgery).
• Contribute to audit within Hepatology and research if interested.
• Contribute to the training of trainee staff and medical students.
• Undertake clinical and/or educational supervision of trainees.
• Undertake CME/CPD according to Royal College of Physicians requirements.
• Actively contribute to clinical governance within the organisation.

About us

The Gastroenterology unit is lively, innovative and cohesive. South Devon is an area of exceptional natural beauty, with outstanding opportunities for dryland and water‑based activities and a very mild climate. Schools in the area are excellent in both state and private sectors, with a selective grammar school system.

We offer a generous relocation package, which can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Gastroenterology currently sits within the Planned Care and Surgery Care Group, helping to better use capacity and reduce duplication.

Our vision is better health and care for all, and we are proud pioneers of innovation in health and social care.

In the past eighteen months we have opened brand‑new facilities on the Torbay Hospital site including a £15 m acute medical unit, a £4.99 m endoscopy training centre, a £15 m day surgery and eye surgery unit. Torbay Hospital is an academy site of the virtual South West Endoscopy Training Academy (SWETA), delivering nationally recognised endoscopic skills and simulation training.

We are inclusive and value diversity. Our compassionate leadership approach and culture charter create a great place to work where everyone belongs.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration (with licence to practice).
• CCT in Gastroenterology and General Medicine (or equivalent).
• CCT (must be within 6 months of interview).
• MRCP.
• Entry on Specialist Register via CESR or European Community Rights.
• Teaching Qualification.
• CCT in Hepatology.

Clinical Experience

• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of Gastroenterology and GIM patients.
• Sub‑specialty experience in Hepatology and broad experience in Gastroenterology.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective gastroenterology.
• Willing and able to work to guidelines and group discussions.
• Training Endoscopic trainers course (if applicable).

Management and Administrative Experience

• Ability to organise and manage priorities.
• Active interest in IT.
• Experience in audit and management in Gastroenterology and Acute Medicine.
• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the department.
• Willingness to manage and lead clinical teams.
• Flexible approach.
• Leadership capability within multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiar with current structure of Health Service and recent initiatives and changes.
• Management course or qualification.

Teaching / Research Experience

• Proven ability to teach clinical and procedural skills.
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
• Willingness and ability to contribute to departmental and Trust teaching programme.
• Evidence of medical student teaching / supervision experience.
• Desire to continue audit practice.
• Publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Experience teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research.

Communication and Personal Skills

• Caring attitude towards patients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Honesty and reliability.
• Willingness to work flexibly according to the service needs, observing national, organisational and departmental guidelines.
• Enquiring, critical approach to work.
• Effective communication with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other professional staff and agencies.
• Coping in stressful situations.
• Commitment to continuing medical education and professional development.
• Physically capable of fulfilling the role.
• Proven communication skills.
• Ability to travel to work commitments.
• Sense of humour.
• Evidence of successful team membership.
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
• Attendance at Communication Skills Course.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore requires submission for disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check any previous criminal convictions.