Consultant Hepatologist | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in York is seeking a Consultant Hepatologist to join their Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department. The position offers a flexible job plan without mandatory commitments to General Medicine on-call service. Candidates should have advanced clinical skills in Hepatology and be at or nearing completion of GMC registration. Competitive benefits include a relocation package, a study leave budget, and additional annual leave for consultants. This role supports professional development and aims to enhance healthcare for the community.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Finance schemes and discounts

Competitive relocation package

Study leave budget

Extra annual leave for consultants

Qualifications

• Must be on GMC Specialist Register or near completion of CCT.
• Experience in elective endoscopy procedures.
• Engagement in clinical research and teaching students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient hepatology clinics and manage endoscopy.
• Provide on-call support for gastroenterology patients.
• Participate in MDT services and clinical research.

Skills

High standard clinical skills and expertise in Hepatology

Familiarity with service organisation issues

Education

MRCP or equivalent qualification

GMC Specialist Register for G(I)M and Gastroenterology

Job description

Position Overview

Come and work with our welcoming Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department at York Hospital. Opportunities have arisen for a Consultant Hepatologist to join our teams at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust is keen to attract individuals looking to develop a portfolio career of their choosing, with flexible job plans to accommodate varied skill sets and working patterns. The job has no mandatory commitments to the General Medicine on-call service.

York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region with 8,500 staff working across 9 hospital sites.

The Trust’s mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Deliver hepatology outpatient clinics, engage with the hepatology MDT and manage elective endoscopy.
• Provide on‑call commitment including inpatient management of general Gastroenterology patients and out‑of‑hours GI bleed cover, with no mandatory General Medicine on‑call.
• Participate in the Trust’s MDT service supported by clinical nurse specialists and medical colleagues; strong links with Leeds Liver Transplantation Service.
• Utilise the 7‑room endoscopy unit, supporting development of advanced and subspecialist endoscopic modalities such as EUS.
• Engage in clinical research and teaching undergraduate students as part of Hull and York Medical School.

Qualifications & Experience

• Higher medical qualification (MRCP or equivalent) and be on the GMC Specialist Register for G(I)M and Gastroenterology or be within twelve months of obtaining the CCT at the time of interview.
• High standard clinical skills and expertise covering Hepatology with an option to cover General Internal Medicine.
• Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development is particularly advantageous.

Benefits & Support

In joining the Trust you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. A competitive relocation package of up to £18,000 is available. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from the learning and development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008‑Consultant Terms and Conditions.

Additional Employer Information

Our Trust strongly encourages staff vaccination against COVID‑19. We are an Armed Forces Friendly Employer and hold the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer, offering adjustments to make the application process accessible.

This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Dec 2025.