Overview
In this role you will join ENHT’s hepatology team at the Lister Hospital, contributing to the ongoing development of the liver service. You will work within a collaborative, cross-site environment to deliver inpatient and outpatient hepatology care, including specialist clinics and registrar teaching. The post emphasizes leadership, innovation, and improving patient outcomes through multidisciplinary collaboration and service transformation. A strong focus is on training, governance, and maintaining high standards of care in a patient-centered Trust.
Pay / Benefits
- relocation package up to 8000
- visa reimbursement up to 5000 (subject to approval)
- potential total support up to 13000
- flexible working patterns
- supportive work-life balance
- opportunities for professional development
Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient hepatology support across the hospital (ED, AMU, ITU) and on-call for upper GI endoscopy and ward cover
- Deliver outpatient hepatology services and specialist clinics (viral hepatitis, post-transplant, MASLD, cirrhosis)
- Contribute to registrar training and CNS-led clinics; participate in fibroscan services
- Collaborate with Royal Free liver unit for tertiary hepatology support
- Support service leadership, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Participate in surgical and medical MDTs and help develop local liver services
- Engage in teaching and supervision of trainees and junior staff
- Support quality improvement and audit activities to uphold best practice
Key requirements
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT; GMC registration with licence to practice or eligible for Specialist Register
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
- Broad range of hepatology experience; competence in diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy
- Experience as a Locum Consultant; supervision of undergraduates and trainees; involvement in research/publications
- Demonstrated engagement with clinical governance, appraisal/revalidation, and ongoing professional development
- Up-to-date practice in line with GMC Good Medical Practice
- leadership and initiative
- excellent teamwork and collaboration
- situational awareness and good decision making
- diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy
- FibroScan (liver elastography)
- management of viral hepatitis and post-transplant care
Consultant in Hepatology in Stevenage employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
