A consultant post in hepatology and gastroenterology at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, working alongside radiology, histopathology and surgical colleagues in a growing service. The core work is assessing patients with liver and gut conditions, running hepatology clinics and delivering upper GI endoscopy, with inpatient and on‑call cover. Gastroscopy accreditation and independent upper GI bleeding expertise are mandatory, while colonoscopy experience is desirable. The on‑call commitment is about one in seven for wards and GI bleeds, with no requirement to join the GIM on‑call rota.
What the job involves
- Lead inpatient ward rounds as per rota and support junior staff
- Run hepatology outpatient clinics and supervise specialist registrars and trainees in clinic
- Carry out regular independent endoscopy lists to JAG standards
- Deliver upper GI endoscopic interventions
- Assess patients with hepatology and gastroenterology conditions
- Cover inpatient care, emergency endoscopy lists and the Gastroenterology on‑call rota for wards and GI bleeding (about 1 in 7)
- Attend departmental X-ray meetings and regional MDTs, or support specialist nurses and junior doctors to prepare for them
- Run virtual clinics weekly as per rota
- Contribute to a team working on liver care in the region, including subspecialist interests
Qualifications
- MRCP or equivalent
Registration & licences
- CCT
- Full GMC specialist registration with licence to practise
Experience
- Full accreditation in diagnostic gastroscopy
- Independent expertise in upper GI bleeding
- Experience in hepatology, gastroenterology and internal medicine
- Leadership and management experience
- Service development and quality improvement initiatives
- Providing high-quality training to undergraduates and postgraduates
Skills & knowledge
- Supporting and motivating staff during periods of pressure
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Relating well to staff and patients
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
Nice to have
- Experience in colonoscopy
What’s offered
- London weighting of £2,162 a year
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
