Hepatology Consultant

Royal Free Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is offering a consultant post in hepatology/gastroenterology. The role includes inpatient rounds, hepatology outpatient clinics, and endoscopy with MDT involvement and teaching responsibilities.

Applicants should be MRCP-qualified with GMC license and have experience in hepatology/gastroenterology and internal medicine. The post emphasizes senior clinical leadership, service development, and collaboration with radiology, pathology, and transplant teams to

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent is required for the post.
• Full GMC registration with license to practice is essential.
• Experience in hepatology/gastroenterology and internal medicine is desirable for leadership and clinical duties.

Responsibilities

• Regular inpatient rounds with team leadership and supervision of juniors.
• Perform hepatology outpatient clinics and supervise trainees for clinical experience.
• Deliver high-quality upper GI endoscopic procedures and participate in MDTs.
• Manage emergency endoscopy lists and provide on-call gastroenterology coverage.

Education

MRCP or equivalent

GMC registration

Hepatology/Gastroenterology/Internal Medicine experience

Job description

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Site North Middlesex Hospital Town Edmonton Salary £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum + £2,162 London weighting Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/2026 23:59

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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This post offers an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to join a busy, happy, and committed team of consultants in thiswell-developed and expanding service,with close working relationship with Radiology,Histopathology,Hepatology,Hepatopancreaticobiliary,and Colorectal surgery services. Applicants will be expected to be experts in the assessment of patients with hepatology and gastroenterology conditions and to deliver upper GI endoscopic interventions.

There is a high burden of hepatology conditions, including viral hepatitis, in the populations the trust serves and we have excellent links with our tertiary partners at the Royal Free with regular viral hepatology MDTS and ready access to other specialist meetings (including autoimmune and cirrhosis MDTS as well as good links with the transplant team). We are all committed to working together to improve liver care in the region. We would be delighted to support a subspecialist interest.

Applicants for the post should have a CCT and GMC Specialist Registration with a license. A fullaccreditationin diagnostic Gastroscopyismandatoryforthis post and independent expertise in upper GI bleeding list is also necessary. Experience in colonoscopy is desirable, but not essential.

Main duties of the job

This post offers an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to join a busy, happy, and committed team of consultants in thiswell-developed and expanding service,with close working relationship with Radiology,Histopathology,Hepatology,Hepatopancreaticobiliary,and Colorectal surgery services. Applicants will be expected to be experts in the assessment of patients with hepatology and gastroenterology conditions and to deliver upper GI endoscopic interventions.

There is a high burden of hepatology conditions, including viral hepatitis, in the populations the trust serves and we have excellent links with our tertiary partners at the Royal Free with regular viral hepatology MDTS and ready access to other specialist meetings (including autoimmune and cirrhosis MDTS as well as good links with the transplant team). We are all committed to working together to improve liver care in the region. We would be delighted to support a subspecialist interest.

Gastroscopyismandatoryforthis post and independent expertise in upper GI bleeding list is also necessary. Experience in colonoscopy is desirable, but not essential. Appointees will cover inpatient care, emergency endoscopy lists and participateintheGastroenterologyon-callRotaforwardsandGI bleeding (~1 in 7 ). Outpatient clinics will be for hepatology conditions and there is no requirement to contribute to the GIM on call rota.

Working for our organisation

Thepostholderwillbeexpectedtoconsistentlydemonstratebehaviors inclusion, integrity and excellence in their day-to-day practice.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Education and professional qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with license to practice
• Experience of work in Hepatology/Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine

Experience

• Evidence of leadership and management experience
• Experience of service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Experience in providing high-quality training and education to undergraduates and postgraduates

Skills and aptitudes

• Ability to support and motivate staff during periods of pressure Understanding of clinical governance
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and an ability to relate to staff and patients
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

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.