Job summary
Applications are invited for a locum Consultant Hepatologists at the Royal Free Hospital, London.
The Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust sites are situated in North London. There are three RFH sites; the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, Barnet General Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital.
The primary role for the appointees will be to contribute to the provision of inpatient and outpatient hepatology services at the Royal Free Hampstead Site, and to outpatient hepatology clinics at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospital. Experience in managing patients with decompensated cirrhosis and portal hypertension is essential. A special interest in immune liver disease and in supporting young adults transitioning from paediatric to adult services is highly desirable. The appointees will participate in hepatology on call rota and may participate in the out of hours GI bleed on call rota.
There will be additional responsibility for post graduate education therefore experience in medical education is essential. Additional sub-specialist interests are desirable and can be negotiated according to the experience of the appointee and needs of the department.
Main duties of the job
1. Clinical responsibilities - In-patient and out-patient management of general hepatology, endoscopy, emergency GI bleeding
2. Responsibility for policy and service development - Development of Hepatology Clinical Pathway Groups in line with the strategy of the Clinical Lead, Service Directors and Trust.
3. Responsibility for clinical governance - working to achieve IQILS accreditation and ensure compliance with CQC framework
4. Responsibility for financial and physical resources (if appropriate)
5. Responsibility for leading and managing - Hepatology team team in association with consultant colleagues
6. Responsibility for information resources - including patient databases
7. Responsibility for teaching and training - undergraduates, gastroenterology and hepatology specialty trainees, junior clinical fellows and foundation trainees and the multidisciplinary workforce.
8. Responsibility for research and audit - in line with Trust requirements.
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 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million 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/
Royal Free to be your best
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Unit has an excellent reputation for clinical research and it is highly desirable for the appointees to have interest and experience in basic or clinical research, including successful completion of a research degree. There is a commitment to collaborative working between clinical and academic medicine integrating with the UCL Institute for Liver and Digestive Health. An interest in research will be encouraged.
Please see the attached person specification and job description for further details and an indicativetimetable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Unit has an excellent reputation for clinical research and it is highly desirable for the appointees to have interest and experience in basic or clinical research, including successful completion of a research degree. There is a commitment to collaborative working between clinical and academic medicine integrating with the UCL Institute for Liver and Digestive Health. An interest in research will be encouraged.
Please see the attached person specification and job description for further details and an indicativetimetable.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- On the specialist register of the General Medical Council (GMC) for Gastroenterology and General (Internal) Medicine with subspecialist accreditation in Hepatology
- Registered with the GMC and within 6 months (at the scheduled time of the advisory appointments committee) of being accepted for the specialist register for Gastroenterology with subspecialist accreditation in Hepatology
Desirable
- Postgraduate medical degree
- Fellowship / Membership of Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of the challenges facing the service
- Demonstrable knowledge of the environment in which the service needs to be delivered
Desirable
- Independent in diagnostic and therapeutic Upper GI endoscopy
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- The ability and skills to be a leader in their field
- Committed to personal development and learning on the job
- Commitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity
- Motivated to do an excellent job to best of ability
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- On the specialist register of the General Medical Council (GMC) for Gastroenterology and General (Internal) Medicine with subspecialist accreditation in Hepatology
- Registered with the GMC and within 6 months (at the scheduled time of the advisory appointments committee) of being accepted for the specialist register for Gastroenterology with subspecialist accreditation in Hepatology
Desirable
- Postgraduate medical degree
- Fellowship / Membership of Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of the challenges facing the service
- Demonstrable knowledge of the environment in which the service needs to be delivered
Desirable
- Independent in diagnostic and therapeutic Upper GI endoscopy
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- The ability and skills to be a leader in their field
- Committed to personal development and learning on the job
- Commitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity
- Motivated to do an excellent job to best of ability
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).
