Senior Clinical Fellow in Hepatology

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in the UK is seeking a specialist trainee for a one-year Hepatology training post. The role focuses on managing advanced liver disease and includes opportunities for research and management development. Candidates will work closely with Consultant Hepatologists and support clinical services through flexible endoscopy sessions and clinics.

Benefits

Free parking

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Competency in diagnostic upper GI endoscopy required.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible cover for endoscopy cancellations.
• Support Hepatology service through weekly clinics.
• Lead and participate in rolling audits for IQILS accreditation.

Skills

Good Clinical Practice

Job description

This post is based across ABUHB sites and aims to provide the post holder with specialist, advanced Hepatology training while supporting the clinical service activities within the Gwent Liver Unit. The focus is on managing advanced liver disease, particularly admission avoidance and re-admission prevention.

The post-holder will collaborate with Consultant Hepatologists and report to the Hepatology clinical lead and Gastroenterology clinical director.

This is a one-year post designed for specialist trainees seeking to broaden their Hepatology experience. It is not ward-based and emphasizes high-quality care for patients with advanced liver disease, including cirrhosis, its complications, and liver cancer. The role includes opportunities for research and management development, such as training in portal hypertension management.

Candidates must have achieved competency in diagnostic upper GI endoscopy, as they will independently conduct service endoscopy sessions (e.g., Upper GI endoscopy).

Main duties of the job

The primary clinical responsibility is to provide flexible cover for endoscopy cancellations and support the Hepatology service through weekly clinics. The role involves approximately 8 flexible service sessions weekly, including endoscopy lists, clinics, Hot clinic/eLGH in-reach, admin, and MDT work. There is no ward or on-call work.

The post-holder will work closely with the management team to ensure smooth service operation, including vetting inpatient referrals and supporting junior staff and administrative teams. They will also lead, supervise, and participate in rolling audits for IQILS accreditation.

Applicants should have or obtain a Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification, necessary for research activities, organized by the research department.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organization committed to excellent care. It offers a supportive workplace with extensive training, flexible working, and career development opportunities, serving a population of 650,000 with over 16,000 staff. The board promotes work-life balance, occupational health, and wellbeing initiatives, aligned with its Clinical Futures strategy for high-quality, accessible care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities, refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. The position involves Regulated Activity with adults, including checks under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act, and applicants will need to hold or be eligible for GMC registration and license to practice. Free parking is available across all sites.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Skills & Abilities

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Personal Attributes

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