Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity to appoint a full-time consultant Hepatologist to join our dynamic team. The post holder is expected to have broad experience of Hepatology, emergency gastroenterology and endoscopy skills, and to contribute to the core Hepatology elective and emergency service.
THIS POST IS CURRENTLY AWATING ROYAL COLLEGE APPROVAL.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have an annualised job plan which will ensure that time off during the working week is provided in lieu of that worked out of hours. This will include dedicated time on the Hepatology ward (QMC campus), delivering Hepatology outpatient services and contributing to advanced care planning and transplant Hepatology services at NUH. There will also be time dedicated to the emergency gastroenterology service. The post holder will have designated administrative support and work across both QMC and Nottingham City Hospital campuses.
About us
The NUH Hepatology service is supported by 16 specialist nurses (10 WTE) with areas of expertise that include Haemochromatosis, End of Life Care, Liver Transplant, Stable Cirrhosis, Viral Hepatitis, HCC, Pancreatic Cysts, Paracentesis, Neuro-endocrine tumours and Hepatology related education.
A separate Alcohol Care Team provides 7 day inpatient alcohol support, in conjunction with community providers and dedicated alcohol support outpatient clinics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Inpatient duties will be based on the 28 bedded Hepatology ward at QMC and shared across the 10 Hepatology consultants in blocks of 2 or 3 weeks.
Two hot Hepatology clinics are linked to inpatient blocks, providing urgent new, admission reduction and post-discharge appointments, supported by a Hepatology nurse specialist.
The post holder will be expected to deliver Hepatology outpatient clinics which will be tailored to the post holders expertise. Outpatient clinics take place at both the City and QMC campus, together with expansion of the specialty Hepatology outreach clinics throughout our East Midlands liver network.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Inpatient duties will be based on the 28 bedded Hepatology ward at QMC and shared across the 10 Hepatology consultants in blocks of 2 or 3 weeks.
Two hot Hepatology clinics are linked to inpatient blocks, providing urgent new, admission reduction and post-discharge appointments, supported by a Hepatology nurse specialist.
The post holder will be expected to deliver Hepatology outpatient clinics which will be tailored to the post holders expertise. Outpatient clinics take place at both the City and QMC campus, together with expansion of the specialty Hepatology outreach clinics throughout our East Midlands liver network.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- MBBS/MBCH and MRCP
- Eligible for entry on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of receipt of CCT in Gastro at time of interview
- Full GMC Registration with a License to Practice
- Eligibility to reside and work in the UK
Desirable
- Higher degree: MD/ PhD
- Teaching qualification e.g. Masters/ Diploma in medical education
Clinical Skills/Experience
Essential
- 5 years supervised training in an appropriate StR or equivalent training programme, together with a high standard of clinical skill
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on all Gastroenterology problems
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and share clinical responsibilities
Desirable
- Completion of recognised subspecialty training Within Gastroenterology.
Management Skills and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
- Ability to manage and lead a service
Desirable
- Completion of the training the trainer course
Teaching and Audit
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to, teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Ability to innovate and develop new technology/methods where appropriate
Personal Skills / Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Plans for translational research
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- MBBS/MBCH and MRCP
- Eligible for entry on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of receipt of CCT in Gastro at time of interview
- Full GMC Registration with a License to Practice
- Eligibility to reside and work in the UK
Desirable
- Higher degree: MD/ PhD
- Teaching qualification e.g. Masters/ Diploma in medical education
Clinical Skills/Experience
Essential
- 5 years supervised training in an appropriate StR or equivalent training programme, together with a high standard of clinical skill
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on all Gastroenterology problems
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and share clinical responsibilities
Desirable
- Completion of recognised subspecialty training Within Gastroenterology.
Management Skills and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
- Ability to manage and lead a service
Desirable
- Completion of the training the trainer course
Teaching and Audit
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to, teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Ability to innovate and develop new technology/methods where appropriate
Personal Skills / Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Plans for translational research
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).