Consultant in Hepatology, London E11 1NR

Job summary

Consultant in Hepatology

Whipps Cross University Hospital

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Hepatologist at Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of Barts Health NHS Trust.

Barts Health is one of Britain's leading healthcare providers and the largest NHS trust, serving a diverse population across East London and beyond. Formed in 2012, the Trust has an annual turnover of approximately£1.1 billion and employs around 15,000 staff.

Together, our hospitals deliver high-quality clinical care to the communities we serve. Our vision is to become a world-class healthcare organisation, addressing longstanding health inequalities and working closely with our partners and local populations.

The successful candidate will join a team of 13 established gastroenterology consultants and play a key role in delivering hepatology services at Whipps Cross Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the provision of inpatient and outpatient care for patients with liver disease and hepatology-related conditions. This includes the management of acute and chronic liver disease, cirrhosis and its complications, and abnormal liver function tests, with close collaboration with regional hepatology and transplant centres where appropriate.

The appointee will be encouraged to develop their specialist hepatology interests and contribute to the expansion of liver services. This includes areas such as advanced liver disease management, viral hepatitis, metabolic-associated fatty liver disease, liver cancer pathways, and community-based hepatology care.

The role includes participation in endoscopy, including the GI bleed rota, and involvement in the Gastroenterologist of the Week rota (1:10), providing senior clinical leadership for inpatient gastroenterology and hepatology services, including ward cover and acute referrals.

There are well-established multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings in hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) medicine, alongside strong links with radiology and pathology services. The successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to hepatology-focused MDT working and service development.

Participation in the general medical rota is optional (currently 1:30 weekdays, no weekends).

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will support the provision of inpatient and outpatient care for patients with liver disease and hepatology-related conditions. This includes the management of acute and chronic liver disease, cirrhosis and its complications, and abnormal liver function tests, with close collaboration with regional hepatology and transplant centres where appropriate.

The appointee will be encouraged to develop their specialist hepatology interests and contribute to the expansion of liver services. This includes areas such as advanced liver disease management, viral hepatitis, metabolic-associated fatty liver disease, liver cancer pathways, and community-based hepatology care.

The role includes participation in endoscopy, including the GI bleed rota, and involvement in the Gastroenterologist of the Week rota (1:10), providing senior clinical leadership for inpatient gastroenterology and hepatology services, including ward cover and acute referrals.

There are well-established multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings in hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) medicine, alongside strong links with radiology and pathology services. The successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to hepatology-focused MDT working and service development.

Participation in the general medical rota is optional (currently 1:30 weekdays, no weekends).

Job description
Job responsibilities

The post holder will support the provision of inpatient and outpatient care for patients with liver disease and hepatology-related conditions. This includes the management of acute and chronic liver disease, cirrhosis and its complications, and abnormal liver function tests, with close collaboration with regional hepatology and transplant centres where appropriate.

The appointee will be encouraged to develop their specialist hepatology interests and contribute to the expansion of liver services. This includes areas such as advanced liver disease management, viral hepatitis, metabolic-associated fatty liver disease, liver cancer pathways, and community-based hepatology care.

The role includes participation in endoscopy, including the GI bleed rota, and involvement in the Gastroenterologist of the Week rota (1:10), providing senior clinical leadership for inpatient gastroenterology and hepatology services, including ward cover and acute referrals.

There are well-established multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings in hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) medicine, alongside strong links with radiology and pathology services. The successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to hepatology-focused MDT working and service development.

Participation in the general medical rota is optional (currently 1:30 weekdays, no weekends).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Hold an MRCP qualification or an equivalent postgraduate medical certification recognised by the GMC
• Hold full registration with the GMC and maintain a current license to practice
• Hold CCT in Gastroenterology (Hepatology) and G(IM), or be within six months of achieving CCT at the time of appointment Maintain an in date ALS qualification that meets Resuscitation Council UK standards

Desirable

• Meet the requirement of holding a higher research degree (PhD/MD or equivalent) recognised by UK academic standard

Academic Achievements

Desirable

• Demonstrate active engagement in research with documented outputs recognised at national or international level
• Show a record of delivering presentations assessed as effective through formal feedback or peer review

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate competence in managing Hepatology patients through recent, hands on clinic experience
• Provide evidence of regular participation in Gastroenterology and Hepatology ward rounds as part of clinical duties

Knowledge

Essential

• Provide evidence of comprehensive understanding of Hepatology, including diagnosis and management of common and complex liver conditions
• Demonstrate knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and governance, with evidence of active participation in quality improvement initiatives relevant to Hepatology
• Show understanding of contemporary medical training frameworks and their application in clinical education

Skills

Essential

• Provide evidence of working collaboratively with clinical, nursing, and management colleagues to deliver coordinated patient care
• Demonstrate effective teaching of medical students and junior medical and nursing staff, evidenced through feedback, teaching assessments, or documented educational activity
• oProvide evidence of clear, timely communication with primary care, hospital teams, and community services to support coordinated patient carProficient and accredited in Diagnostic and Therapeutic (GI Bleed) upper GI endoscopy with evidence of KPIs

Desirable

• Demonstrate effective management of staff and resources, evidenced through rota coordination, workload planning, or documented leadership responsibilities
• Demonstrate proficiency and formal accreditation in diagnostic and therapeutic lower GI endoscopy, supported by documented performance metrics and KPIs

Management and Audit

Essential

• Provide evidence of engagement in medical audit processes and understanding of how audits inform clinical practice

Desirable

• Demonstrate understanding of techniques to improve efficiency and productivity in clinical processes, evidenced through involvement in pathway redesign, workflow optimisation, or service improvement initiatives

Personal Circumstances

Essential