Trust Doctor (Eqv to ST3+) in Hepatology

Barts Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 06 May 2025

Job summary

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 Gastroenetrology 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.

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£47,524 to £64,288 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED7178661RLH

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Road

London

E11FR


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.

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
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

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Road

London

E11FR


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Road

London

E11FR


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Hepatologist

Dr Vikram Sharma

vikram.sharma1@nhs.net

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£47,524 to £64,288 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED7178661RLH

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Road

London

E11FR


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