Junior Clinical Fellow - Hepatitis

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in Greater London is seeking a Clinical Fellow to enhance its Hepatology service. This role offers the opportunity to engage in outpatient clinics, support the Viral Hepatitis Network, and participate in clinical research projects. Candidates should have a medical degree and previous experience in related fields such as Hepatitis C or fibrosis is advantageous. The post includes a flexible schedule with responsibilities across various clinical commitments. Interested candidates can contact the department for more information.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Hepatitis C, fibrosis, NAFLD, or HBV focus areas is an advantage.
• Must have a medical degree and be willing to engage with clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Develop experience in Hepatology through outpatient clinics.
• Support Viral Hepatitis Network and integrate pathways.
• Participate in clinical audits and research projects.

Skills

Clinical work

Outpatient clinics in Hepatology

Research experience

Data collection

Education

Medical degree

Job description

An exciting opportunity has risen for a clinical fellow to strengthen the hepatology service at University Hospital Lewisham (UHL). This post is one of several new funded roles who will support the expansion of viral hepatitis provision at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT).

The post holder will have the opportunity to develop wide experience within the department, with sessions being dedicated to clinical work (which will include outpatient clinics in Hepatology) with some flexible sessions to develop relevant interests, such as Endoscopy and Gastroenterology. The post could be tailored to specific interests within Hepatology/Hepatitis. An important component of this post will be to support the Viral Hepatitis Network and its integrated pathways across primary and secondary care including liaison with King’s College Hospital and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trusts.

Attendance at five (5) clinical sessions per week. However, flexibility in covering clinical commitments will be required.

Weekly attendance at the Viral Hepatitis MDT hosted by KCH (this can be virtual) and ODN ops meetings as scheduled.

Requirement to support data collection and potential to work cross-site and develop specific projects.

The post holder could be involved in research projects. Previous areas of interest have been Hepatitis C and DAAs and more recently fibrosis and NAFLD and exploring the unique cohorts of HBV focus areas. Prior experience of research into these fields would be an advantage but is not mandatory.

Potential involvement in clinical trials (Phase 1- Phase 3)

One session is for administrative duties resulting from the clinical sessions for the writing of letters and the organisation and follow up of relevant investigations.

Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the Trust in such hospital, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.

Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.

Act as a resource and support to patients and their relatives, explaining practical aspects of clinical trials.

To assist in clinical audits and research projects to improve care.

Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Laura Blackmore Job title: Consultant Hepatologist; Hepatology Clinical Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02083338555