Trust Doctor (Eqv to ST3+) in Hepatology

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trust Doctor in Hepatology at a prestigious London hospital. This one-year fixed-term role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a Level 2 Hepatology unit, focusing on inpatient and outpatient care, as well as research. The position encourages professional growth through training in endoscopy and involvement in Quality Improvement projects. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering high-quality care and making a significant impact in the field of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Qualifications

• Registration with the GMC and completion of core medical training.
• Competence in supervising junior staff and performing paracentesis.

Responsibilities

• Supervise junior staff and coordinate the paracentesis clinic.
• Participate in Quality Improvement projects and training in endoscopy.

Skills

Team player

Flexible

Written and spoken English

Computer literacy

Competence to supervise junior staff

Competent in ascitic drainage

Hepatology Experience

Education

Registration with the GMC

Completed CMT2

MRCP

Job description

Applications are invited for a Trust Doctor(Eqv ST3+ Level) in Hepatology to be based at the Royal London Hospital for a one year fixed term post. This post will start from 1st August 2025 and end on 31st July 2026. We are looking for a pro active, enthusiastic trainee who has completed their core medical training and wishing to pursue a career in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. This post will provide ample opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of Hepatology ( inpatient, outpatient and research) in a Level 2 Hepatology unit in a large teaching hospital in East London. Candidates will be encouraged to undergo training in endoscopy, involve themselves in Quality Improvement projects and enhance their management skills by co-ordinating the paracentesis clinic. There are no on call commitments in this post.

Main duties of the job

This role is based at The Liver Unit at The Royal London Hospital, which has close links to the internationally recognised Digestive Disorders Clinical Group. The unit works closely with the gastroenterology team at Whipps Cross Hospital and Newham Hospital and provides out-patient viral hepatitis services to these hospitals. An integrated multi-disciplinary service is run within the department and in conjunction with other clinical groups, most importantly surgery, pathology and radiology. There are also close links with the clinical department of paediatric gastroenterology allowing opportunities for extra experience and training (e.g. in adolescent medicine). The Liver Unit is an international centre of excellence for the management of patients with complex viral hepatitis and leads the regional clinical service for patients with hepatitis C.

About us

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachment below.

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registration with the GMC
• Completed CMT2

Desirable

• MRCP

Experience
Essential

• Competence to supervise junior member of staff
• Competent in ascitic drainage

Desirable

• Hepatology Experience

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Team player
• Flexible

Communication Skills
Essential

• Written and spoken English
• Written and spoken English Computer literacy

Additional Requirements
Essential

• Demonstrable participation and completion of audit
• Able to do paracentesis independently

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