Hepatology Consultant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Enfield; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London weighting

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a consultant to lead inpatient rounds, run hepatology outpatient clinics, and supervise trainees. The post involves delivering upper GI endoscopy to JAG standards and taking on-call duties for hepatology and gastroenterology patients.

A strong background in diagnostics and service development is essential. Applicants should hold MRCP or equivalent, have CCT and full GMC registration, and demonstrate leadership as part of a growing liver service

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent is required.
• CCT and GMC specialist registration with licence to practise.
• Leadership and management experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead inpatient ward rounds as per rota and support junior staff.
• Run hepatology outpatient clinics and supervise registrars/trainees.
• Carry out regular independent endoscopy lists to JAG standards.
• Deliver upper GI endoscopic interventions.
• Assess hepatology and gastroenterology patients.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Education

MRCP or equivalent

CCT

Full GMC specialist registration

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

A consultant post in hepatology and gastroenterology at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, working alongside radiology, histopathology and surgical colleagues in a growing service. The core work is assessing patients with liver and gut conditions, running hepatology clinics and delivering upper GI endoscopy, with inpatient and on‑call cover. Gastroscopy accreditation and independent upper GI bleeding expertise are mandatory, while colonoscopy experience is desirable. The on‑call commitment is about one in seven for wards and GI bleeds, with no requirement to join the GIM on‑call rota.

What the job involves

• Lead inpatient ward rounds as per rota and support junior staff
• Run hepatology outpatient clinics and supervise specialist registrars and trainees in clinic
• Carry out regular independent endoscopy lists to JAG standards
• Deliver upper GI endoscopic interventions
• Assess patients with hepatology and gastroenterology conditions
• Cover inpatient care, emergency endoscopy lists and the Gastroenterology on‑call rota for wards and GI bleeding (about 1 in 7)
• Attend departmental X-ray meetings and regional MDTs, or support specialist nurses and junior doctors to prepare for them
• Run virtual clinics weekly as per rota
• Contribute to a team working on liver care in the region, including subspecialist interests

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent

Registration & licences

• CCT
• Full GMC specialist registration with licence to practise

Experience

• Full accreditation in diagnostic gastroscopy
• Independent expertise in upper GI bleeding
• Experience in hepatology, gastroenterology and internal medicine
• Leadership and management experience
• Service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Providing high-quality training to undergraduates and postgraduates

Skills & knowledge

• Supporting and motivating staff during periods of pressure
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Relating well to staff and patients
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

Nice to have

• Experience in colonoscopy

What’s offered

• London weighting of £2,162 a year