Senior Clinical Fellow in Hepatology & Liver Transplant

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in London is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation. This role includes involvement in general hepatology, research, teaching, and participation in multidisciplinary team meetings. Candidates should have completed higher level training in gastroenterology and possess strong clinical and communication skills. The post offers opportunities for specialization and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Next level training

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of higher level training in gastroenterology.
• Independent upper GI endoscopist.
• Experience in colonoscopy.
• Independent flexible sigmoidoscopy.

Responsibilities

• Participate in general hepatology and specialist outpatients.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings.
• Engage in research and teaching activities.
• Contribute to the out-of-hours rota.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Decision-making skills

Teaching skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC Registration

Membership of relevant Royal College

MRCP or CCST in gastroenterology

Postgraduate medical degree (desirable)

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Job summary

Senior Clinical Fellow posts in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation

Applications are invited for 2 senior clinical fellow posts in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation working within the Royal Free Hospital Liver unit. The Royal Free provides secondary and tertiary Hepatology services, including liver transplantation, management of complex portal hypertension and management of complex pancreatic and biliary diseases.

Main duties of the job

Posts 1 and 2: Senior Clinical Fellow in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation, fixed term 1 year beginning 28th August 2023

The appointees will participate in the full range of daytime activities, to include general hepatology and specialist outpatients, endoscopy lists, contribution to care of Hepatology and Liver Transplant inpatients, research, audit, teaching and quality improvement projects. The appointees will be able to attend weekly MDTs scheduled in transplantation, viral hepatology and hepatobiliary malignancies, radiology and pathology meetings.

The posts will be most suited to those reaching the end of their specialist training in gastroenterology/hepatology wishing to gain more in-depth experience. As well as liver transplantation, there is opportunity to pursue a sub-specialist interest, for example, in acute-on-chronic liver failure, viral hepatitis, complex portal hypertension, autoimmune liver diseases, hepatocellular carcinoma or non-invasive fibrosis assessment. Participation in research and teaching is encouraged. An individualised programme of clinical sessions, research, audit and teaching will be agreed with the successful candidates to meet subspecialist interest and training needs. The post includes a contribution to the out-of-hours rota.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• Possession of MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC Registration
• Membership of relevant Royal College or equivalent
• MRCP or CCST in gastroenterology

Desirable

• A post graduate medical degree

Experience

Essential

• At least 4 years of higher level training in gastroenterology
• Independent (as defined by Jag criteria) upper GI endoscopist
• Independent flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Experience/training in colonoscopy

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent clinical skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to be personally accountable for actions
• The authority, decisionmaking skills etc needed to lead a multidisciplinary team in a complex environment
• Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
• Strong oral and written communications skills in English
• Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation
• Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues
• Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary escalate
• Strong teaching skills and experience
• Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload
• Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others
• The flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today\'s rapidly changing NHS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

UK Registration

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG

Employer's website

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust