Consultant in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation to join their dedicated team at a leading hospital. The role involves providing expert clinical care for patients with liver diseases and transplants, contributing to both local and regional services. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and be fully registered with the GMC, ideally holding a CCT in Gastroenterology or Hepatology. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop professionally through a comprehensive Consultant Development programme, fostering essential leadership and management skills in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Must be fully registered with the GMC.
• Ability to take full responsibility for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to in-patient and out-patient Hepatology and Liver Transplant service.
• Provide expert clinical opinion on various medical problems.

Skills

Expert clinical opinion

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Education

CCT in Gastroenterology/Hepatology

Job description

Job overview

Applications are invited for post of Consultant in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at Addenbrooke's Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals 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 posts 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 you 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 your 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.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Dr Bill Griffiths

Job title: Hepatology Clinical Lead

Email address: [e-mail]

Telephone number: 01223 586641