Locum Consultant in Hepatology

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is offering a 6-month locum Consultant Hepatologist position. The role includes improving outpatient service waiting times and supporting a strong team of specialists in a dynamic and flexible work environment. The candidate should have a specialist accreditation in Gastroenterology-Hepatology and be skilled in therapeutic upper GI endoscopy. Enjoy a balanced lifestyle while working in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Must have specialist accreditation in Gastroenterology-Hepatology.
• Competency in therapeutic upper GI endoscopy is essential.
• Accreditation in General Internal Medicine is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Be based primarily at Bristol Royal Infirmary with additional clinics at other hospitals.
• Participate in the emergency endoscopy on-call rota (1 in 10).
• Support hepatology team in outpatient services.

Skills

Therapeutic upper GI endoscopy

General Internal Medicine

Education

Specialist accreditation (CCT or equivalent) in Gastroenterology-Hepatology

Job description

Overview

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust is offering a 6-month Locum Consultant position within the Hepatology Department. The successful candidate will join a well-established team of Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists working in the Division of Medicine, with a flexible approach that supports both specialist interests and a healthy work-life balance. This is a six-month locum appointment for a Consultant Hepatologist, aimed at improving waiting times for our general hepatology outpatient service and supporting patients identified through our community liver health check programme, "Alright My Liver".

Responsibilities

• Be based primarily at Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI) with additional outpatient clinics at Weston General Hospital and endoscopy sessions at South Bristol Community Hospital; work across all three sites.
• Participate in the BRI emergency endoscopy on-call rota (currently 1 in 10).
• Be competent in therapeutic upper GI endoscopy.
• Provide occasional support for gastroenterology-hepatology in-reach as needed (no regular inpatient work required).
• Support the hepatology team with supervision of Clinical Nurse Specialists.
• Contribute to improving waiting times for the general hepatology outpatient service and support patients identified through the community liver health check programme.

Qualifications

• Specialist accreditation (CCT or equivalent) in Gastroenterology-Hepatology is essential.
• Accreditation in General Internal Medicine is desirable.
• Must be competent in therapeutic upper GI endoscopy; independent practice in lower GI endoscopy is desirable but not essential.

About the Trust and Working Environment

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as Good overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award-winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.

Benefits and Lifestyle

Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the Southwest offers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.