Consultant in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Consultant in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation. This role involves providing expert clinical care, participating in a dynamic team, and contributing to the regional Hepatology service. The ideal candidate will be GMC registered and possess strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care while engaging in ongoing professional development. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters your growth as a medical professional.

Qualifications

• Must be GMC registered and ideally hold a CCT in Gastroenterology/Hepatology.
• Demonstrable skills in effective communication with patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical opinions and take full responsibility for patient care.
• Contribute to local and regional in-patient and out-patient Hepatology services.

Skills

Clinical Governance

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Understanding of the NHS

Education

CCT in Gastroenterology/Hepatology

IELTS/OET certification

Job description

Consultant in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation

Consultant

Main area Hepatology and Liver Transplantation Grade Consultant Contract Permanent: Additional 6 month Locum Consultant post available Hours 10 sessions per week (Full-Time) Job ref 180-CON-5070

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrooke's Hospital Town Cambridge Salary £105,504 - £139,882 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/05/2025 23:59

Job overview

Applications are invited for post of Consultant in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at Addenbrooke's Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hosptitals NHS Foundation Trust. There are two substantive posts available, as well as one 6 month Locum post.

The postholders will be expected to contribute to the local and regional in-patient and out-patient Hepatology and Liver Transplant service at CUH.

Main duties of the job

One of the substantive post focuses on immune-mediated liver disease, the other on more generic aspects of the service but will have a specialist component. Both include transplant OP and the same on call commitment.

You should specify which substantive post you are applying for, or both if feel suitably qualified. Or please specify if you are applying for the 6 month Locum post.

The candidate must have the ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems and be able to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of hepatology and liver transplant patients.

You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Gastroenterology/Hepatology or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.

As part of our commitment to supporting the medical workforce in the part they play in delivering an excellent caring service to patients, all newly appointed Substantive Consultants attend our five-day Consultant Development programme within a year of joining the Trust. Leadership is a key requirement of doctors’ professional work and this innovative programme is designed to support Consultants to hone the leadership and management skills they need to succeed at CUH.

Working for our organisation

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Qualifications

Standards

• Standards

Professionalism

• Professionalism

Clinical Skills

• Clinical Skills

Specialty Specific Skills

• Specialty specific skills related to the post

Commitment to Clinical Governance

• Commitment to Clinical Governance, improving quality of patient care

Communication Skills

• Communication Skills

Personal Skills

• Personal Skills

Understanding of the NHS

• Understanding of the NHS

Commitment to ongoing Professional Development

• Commitment to ongoing Professional Development

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.

Name Dr Bill Griffiths Job title Hepatology Clinical Lead Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01223 586641 Additional information

Informal enquiries about this post should be addressed to Dr Bill Griffiths, Hepatology Clinical Lead ([e-mail]; tel: [phone])

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