Job summary
The appointment is to commence 03/09/2025 for a fixed term period of 12. MRCP or equivalent is essential. The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required.
This is a replacement post. The service and research duties will be supervised by the STHFT Hepatology Consultants. The research will be in the field of Hepatology (henceforth called the liver research post). The Research Fellow would be expected to work towards peer-reviewed publications and potentially a higher degree.
There will be five clinical sessions. These sessions will be worked flexibly according to service demands, clinical ability / experience of the applicant and their research interests. A combination of Hepatology clinics and (upper or lower) endoscopy can be negotiated, depending on the skill set of the applicants and service needs. Some OP clinic are integral to the post and often relate to the research interest.
Main duties of the job
This is a research post; it combines research time with clinical duties within the department of hepatology. There are no on call and no inpatient commitments. The proposed job plan is as follows:
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
AM
Research
Research
Endo / Clinic
ILD clinic
CPD/research
PM
General Clinic
Research
Admin
Research
Endo/Clinic/admin
The clinical duties can be tailored to the successful applicant. They will include one weekly ILD clinic (with consultant and CNS) which is essential to research. The other clinical duties are negotiable including hepatology clinics and independent GI endoscopy list (upper and or lower according to experience). Training in upper GI endoscopy can be provided for candidates if necessary.
About us
The Northern General Hospital is the home of the City's Accident and Emergency department which is also now one of three adult Major Trauma Centres for the Yorkshire and Humber region. A number of specialist medical and surgical services are also located at the Northern General Hospital including cardiac, orthopaedics, burns, plastic surgery, spinal injuries and renal to name a few.
A state-of-the-art laboratories complex provides leading edge diagnostic services. The hospital also provides a wide range of specialist surgery such as orthopaedic, spinal cord, hand and kidney transplantation.
The Royal Hallamshire Hospital has a dedicated neurosciences department including an intensive care unit for patients with head injuries, neurological conditions such as stroke and for patients that have undergone neurosurgery. It also has a gastroenterology department, a large tropical medicine and infectious diseases unit as well as a specialist haematology centre and other medical and surgical services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
These posts are not formally approved training posts (ie they do not hold NTN status). However, it is possible that some of the clinical components of the posts may be recognised as counting towards training in gastroenterology/hepatology (to be negotiated with the relevant Training Programme Directors). One year of this post has counted towards the CCT date for previous incumbents but this is not guaranteed.
The clinical duties will include the equivalent of 5 sessions per week. This will be a mixture of outpatient clinics and endoscopy lists per week according to the needs and interests of the postholder. The SHFT Hepatologists will supervise most of this clinical service, but some specific sessions may also be supervised by Gastroenterologists. Some sessions may be flexibly worked depending on space limitations in the outpatient and endoscopy departments. The incumbent should undertake a minimum of 210 sessions per annum (5 x 42 sessions). Some flexibility will be required, in that the fellows (and their supervisors) will sometimes be approached about backfilling vacant lists at other times of the week.
Job description
Job responsibilities
These posts are not formally approved training posts (ie they do not hold NTN status). However, it is possible that some of the clinical components of the posts may be recognised as counting towards training in gastroenterology/hepatology (to be negotiated with the relevant Training Programme Directors). One year of this post has counted towards the CCT date for previous incumbents but this is not guaranteed.
The clinical duties will include the equivalent of 5 sessions per week. This will be a mixture of outpatient clinics and endoscopy lists per week according to the needs and interests of the postholder. The SHFT Hepatologists will supervise most of this clinical service, but some specific sessions may also be supervised by Gastroenterologists. Some sessions may be flexibly worked depending on space limitations in the outpatient and endoscopy departments. The incumbent should undertake a minimum of 210 sessions per annum (5 x 42 sessions). Some flexibility will be required, in that the fellows (and their supervisors) will sometimes be approached about backfilling vacant lists at other times of the week.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
- ALS
- MRCP or equivalent
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Clinical experience
Essential
- Adequate post registration training in general medicine and gastroenterology
- 6 Months Clinical NHS Experience
- Out-patient clinical experience
Desirable
- Possession of a NTN in Gastroenterology / Hepatology
- Independent practice in diagnostic upper and lower GI endoscopy
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
- To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Good oral and written communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
- ALS
- MRCP or equivalent
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Clinical experience
Essential
- Adequate post registration training in general medicine and gastroenterology
- 6 Months Clinical NHS Experience
- Out-patient clinical experience
Desirable
- Possession of a NTN in Gastroenterology / Hepatology
- Independent practice in diagnostic upper and lower GI endoscopy
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
- To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Good oral and written communication skills
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).
