Job summary
The role will be for Consultant to input to a well-established viral hepatology programme in the QE Birmingham, in a busy out-patient programme. Commitments will include viral clinics, viral MDT, general Hepatology clinics and some Autoimmune clinics. An endoscopy list will be available along with MDTS including transplant, Autoimmune, viral, HCC and histopathology. Ward commitments are not fixed or are on call but to be discussed with CSL on appointment. CNS supervision will be mandatory along with service development.
Main duties of the job
*A fully trained and experienced independent Hepatologist
*Active research portfolio
*Experience in Hepatology, autoimmune disease and viral hepatitis.
*Interest in viral liver disease research.
*Interest in protocol and pathway development.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holders will mainly provide a clinical service to Liver Unit outpatients, with dedicated time for research and the potential for inpatient ward cover. As part of their duties, the post-holder will also:
1.Participate in Liver Unit outpatient activity with a new clinic, general hepatology clinic, viral clinic, viral MDT and contribution to autoimmune clinics.
2.Provide specialist viral hepatitis input to clinics and MDT.
3.Participate in MDT meetings (e.g. listing MDT, radiology and complex cases).
4.Be expected to participate in Liver Unit audit and postgraduate teaching programme.
5.Be expected to lead with viral hepatitis trials
6.Support the administrative activity of the Liver and Transplant Unit.
7.Contribute to in-patient Hepatology (negotiable)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holders will mainly provide a clinical service to Liver Unit outpatients, with dedicated time for research and the potential for inpatient ward cover. As part of their duties, the post-holder will also:
1.Participate in Liver Unit outpatient activity with a new clinic, general hepatology clinic, viral clinic, viral MDT and contribution to autoimmune clinics.
2.Provide specialist viral hepatitis input to clinics and MDT.
3.Participate in MDT meetings (e.g. listing MDT, radiology and complex cases).
4.Be expected to participate in Liver Unit audit and postgraduate teaching programme.
5.Be expected to lead with viral hepatitis trials
6.Support the administrative activity of the Liver and Transplant Unit.
7.Contribute to in-patient Hepatology (negotiable)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration-Inclusion on Specialist Register for GI/Liver or, if in training, eligible for inclusion on the Register within 6 months
- MRCP UK
- MD or PhD mandatory
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration-Inclusion on Specialist Register for GI/Liver or, if in training, eligible for inclusion on the Register within 6 months
- MRCP UK
- MD or PhD mandatory
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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).
