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 https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/Royal 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-8344896Job 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 account any diversity issuesWillingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and, if necessary, escalateStrong teaching skills and experienceAbility to organise and prioritise personal workloadAwareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and othersThe flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHS
Personal qualities and attributes
EssentialThe ability and skills to be a leader in their fieldCommitted to personal development and learning on the jobCommitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probityMotivated to do an excellent job to the best of their ability
Royal Free shared commitments
Essentialo Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
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 account any diversity issuesWillingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and, if necessary, escalateStrong teaching skills and experienceAbility to organise and prioritise personal workloadAwareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and othersThe flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHS
Personal qualities and attributes
EssentialThe ability and skills to be a leader in their fieldCommitted to personal development and learning on the jobCommitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probityMotivated to do an excellent job to the best of their ability
Royal Free shared commitments
Essentialo Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Free HospitalPond StreetLondonNW3 2QGUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Free HospitalPond StreetLondonNW3 2QGUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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