Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Hepatologist to join our University of Derby and Burton Hospitals (UHDB) team of 5 Hepatology consultants and 6 specialist nurses. Our IQILS (Improving Quality of Liver Services) accredited service is based at the Royal Derby Hospital, where our patients have access to a dedicated Hepatology ward.
We are a level 2 liver unit providing comprehensive care for all aspects of hepatobiliary disease including day case paracentesis, liver biopsy, Fibroscan, ERCP and EUS. We are a tertiary referral centre for PTC and TIPSS, with support from 3 GI radiologists. Our liver transplant patients are seen in a dedicated monthly transplant clinic with in-reach from the Birmingham transplant team on a 3 monthly basis.
This new consultant post will help support plans to further expand our role in the assessment and follow up of transplant patients. Our viral hepatitis service runs in-reach services into local drug treatment centres and prisons, as well as a joint clinic with GU medicine. An advanced care planning clinic and MDT supported by colleagues in Palliative medicine and alcohol care team provides care to our patients with advanced liver disease. We provide Hepatology training to Specialty Registrars, including a new Derby-Birmingham Advanced Training Post in Hepatology. As well as being a dedicated Hepatologist, the appointee will have the opportunity to develop a subspecialty or research interest.
We would encourage applicants with experience of, or a desire to train in EUS to apply, as there is an opportunity to support the EUS service in the long term. Provision of ERCP will not form part of the post's job plan.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will also work closely with our 14 luminal gastroenterologists in providing a 24/7 gastroenterology and liver service including a daily inpatient endoscopy list and endoscopy nurse supported out of hours GI bleed service. The Royal Derby Hospital has a 7 room endoscopy unit with the latest HD instruments and performs over 20,000 procedures annually.
This is a full-time position, but candidates wishing to work part-time or in a job-share are encouraged to apply. If a part-time or job-share person is appointed modification of the job content will be discussed with the appointee on a personal basis. Informal visits are welcomed.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust serves Southern Derbyshire, East Staffordshire and some parts of adjoining areas; Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire.
The Department of Gastroenterology provides both Hepatology and Luminal services. We are looking to appoint an additional full time Consultant Hepatologist. The successful applicants will join the existing vibrant and dynamic team of 5 Hepatologists and 14 Luminal Gastroenterologists at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. This post is suitable for StRs acquiring CCT or established consultants looking to subspecialise within a large department.
Hepatology services are primarily based at the Royal Derby Hospital site, which is a level 2 liver centre. In 2023 the service achieved level 2 (full) IQILS (Improving Quality of Liver Services) accreditation. The assessment team highlighted several areas of excellence in the service. The unit is a tertiary referral centre for PTC and TIPSS and works closely with the Liver transplant unit in Birmingham in caring for patients pre and post liver transplantation.
Luminal and Hepatology services are provided on 2 separate dedicated wards at Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) and on 1 ward at Queens Hospital Burton (QHB). At RDH the Hepatology service is supported by 6 Clinical Nurse Specialists including 2 Viral Hepatitis, 2 Hepatology, and 2 HPB cancer nurse Specialists, together with alcohol liaison service.
Our endoscopy unit at the Royal Derby Hospital is a modern, 7 room facility, recently entirely re-equipped with the latest HD instruments. We perform over 20,000 procedures annually, including a range of specialist diagnostic and therapeutic procedures: colonoscopy; large polyp EMR; ERCP and EUS. There is a dedicated in-patient Endoscopy list 7 days per week, and we are well supported in radiology with 3 outstanding specialist GI radiologists and an on-call interventional radiology service. We are the lead Bowel Screening Unit in Southern Derbyshire with JAG accreditation.
The medical assessment unit (MAU) is staffed by a team of acute physicians who conduct the post-take rounds. The medical take is supported by a consultant on-call for each medical specialty 24/7 including Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Medicine for the Elderly, Nephrology, Stroke and Gastroenterology/Hepatology. The post holder will primarily be on call for gastroenterology and GI bleeds only.
The Graduate Entry Medical School (Nottingham University) is on site at Royal Derby Hospital and this post has a teaching commitment. There are also many opportunities for research, including participation in CLRN portfolio studies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust serves Southern Derbyshire, East Staffordshire and some parts of adjoining areas; Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire.
The Department of Gastroenterology provides both Hepatology and Luminal services. We are looking to appoint an additional full time Consultant Hepatologist. The successful applicants will join the existing vibrant and dynamic team of 5 Hepatologists and 14 Luminal Gastroenterologists at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. This post is suitable for StRs acquiring CCT or established consultants looking to subspecialise within a large department.
Hepatology services are primarily based at the Royal Derby Hospital site, which is a level 2 liver centre. In 2023 the service achieved level 2 (full) IQILS (Improving Quality of Liver Services) accreditation. The assessment team highlighted several areas of excellence in the service. The unit is a tertiary referral centre for PTC and TIPSS and works closely with the Liver transplant unit in Birmingham in caring for patients pre and post liver transplantation.
Luminal and Hepatology services are provided on 2 separate dedicated wards at Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) and on 1 ward at Queens Hospital Burton (QHB). At RDH the Hepatology service is supported by 6 Clinical Nurse Specialists including 2 Viral Hepatitis, 2 Hepatology, and 2 HPB cancer nurse Specialists, together with alcohol liaison service.
Our endoscopy unit at the Royal Derby Hospital is a modern, 7 room facility, recently entirely re-equipped with the latest HD instruments. We perform over 20,000 procedures annually, including a range of specialist diagnostic and therapeutic procedures: colonoscopy; large polyp EMR; ERCP and EUS. There is a dedicated in-patient Endoscopy list 7 days per week, and we are well supported in radiology with 3 outstanding specialist GI radiologists and an on-call interventional radiology service. We are the lead Bowel Screening Unit in Southern Derbyshire with JAG accreditation.
The medical assessment unit (MAU) is staffed by a team of acute physicians who conduct the post-take rounds. The medical take is supported by a consultant on-call for each medical specialty 24/7 including Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Medicine for the Elderly, Nephrology, Stroke and Gastroenterology/Hepatology. The post holder will primarily be on call for gastroenterology and GI bleeds only.
The Graduate Entry Medical School (Nottingham University) is on site at Royal Derby Hospital and this post has a teaching commitment. There are also many opportunities for research, including participation in CLRN portfolio studies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of MRCP
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- GMC Specialist Registration OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC
Desirable
- Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialist
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of sub-speciality learning in Hepatology
Desirable
- Subspecialty accreditation in Hepatology (CCT)/ completion of Hepatology ATP post
- Experience of or desire to train in EUS
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates
- Experience of supervising F1, F2 ST Trainees
Desirable
- Specific teaching qualification
- Experience of teaching basic clinical sills to under-graduates
- Attended a recognised teacher training course
- Experience of teaching endoscopy
Management & Administrative Experience
Desirable
- Attended a management course for consultants
Audit / Research Experience
Essential
- Experience of & commitment to clinical audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of MRCP
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- GMC Specialist Registration OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC
Desirable
- Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialist
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of sub-speciality learning in Hepatology
Desirable
- Subspecialty accreditation in Hepatology (CCT)/ completion of Hepatology ATP post
- Experience of or desire to train in EUS
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates
- Experience of supervising F1, F2 ST Trainees
Desirable
- Specific teaching qualification
- Experience of teaching basic clinical sills to under-graduates
- Attended a recognised teacher training course
- Experience of teaching endoscopy
Management & Administrative Experience
Desirable
- Attended a management course for consultants
Audit / Research Experience
Essential
- Experience of & commitment to clinical audit
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
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).
