Job summaryWe are pleased to offer the appointment of two Consultants in Pancreatobiliary Medicine at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.The primary role for the appointees will be to contribute to the provision of HPB medicine services. They will be expected to be expert in assessment of patients with Pancreatobiliary diseases and to deliver specialist endoscopic interventions including ERCP and EUS.Main duties of the jobExperience in endobiliary endoscopy is desirable. Ability to work collaboratively with MDT colleagues and the local referral network is essential. Additional sub-specialist interests are desirable and can be negotiated according to the experience of the appointee and needs of the department. The post holder may contribute to on-call rota for hepatology and/or upper gastrointestinal bleeding (1:12).The Royal Free Liver Unit is a tertiary service providing the full range of advanced hepatology, liver and pancreatobiliary surgery and liver transplant treatment. Pancreatobiliary (PB) endoscopy is a key component of the service providing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.The appointees would join the existing team of 2 Royal Free PB Medicine consultants and 2 PB medicine clinical fellows supported by the endoscopy nursing and management teams and within the department there are also sub-specialist and multidisciplinary clinics, for example, a joint Hepatology and Oncology clinic for the multi-disciplinary management of patients with HCC, vascular liver diseases, NAFLD, pancreaticobiliary medicine, alpha1 antitrypsin deficiency, polycystic disease, autoimmune liver diseases and viral hepatitis. There are weekly MDTs in transplantation, viral hepatology and hepatobiliary malignancies, benign HPB disease, hepatology radiology and pathology meetings, plus daily afternoon transplant meetings.About usThe 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 topFor more information please follow link Free to be your bestDetailsDate posted19 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum plus 2,162 London Weighting.
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number391-RFL- Job locationsRoyal Free HospitalPond StreetLondonNW3 2QGUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached person specification and job description for further details and an indicativetimetable.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached person specification and job description for further details and an indicativetimetable.Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
EssentialMBBS or equivalentOn the specialist register of the General Medical Council (GMC) for Gastroenterology and General (Internal) Medicine with subspecialist accreditation in HepatologyRegistered 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 HepatologyFellowship / Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent postgraduate medical degree
Research
EssentialA record of commitment to and engagement in research relevant to the specialtyAn outstanding record of peer-reviewed publication
Experience/ Knowledge
EssentialDemonstrable knowledge of the challenges facing the serviceDemonstrable knowledge of the environment in which the service needs to be deliveredIndependent in diagnostic and therapeutic Upper GI endoscopyIndependent in therapeutic ERCPIndependent in diagnostic EUSExperience in cholangioscopy
Skills and aptitudes
EssentialExcellent clinical skills in the required specialty / subspecialtyAptitude for teaching and trainingThe authority, decision-making skills etc. needed to lead a multidisciplinary team in a complex environmentAbility to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staffStrong oral and written communication skills in EnglishAbility to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisationAbility to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concernsAbility to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into
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