Job summary
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a Clinical Research Fellow in Hepatology on a 12 months fixed-term contract, provisionally commencing from March 2026.
This post is based in the Liver Unit at the BirminghamWomen's & Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust working under the direction of Dr Girish Gupte Consultant Paediatric Hepatologist. It is designed to give the post holder the opportunity to undertake preliminary basic research, clinical research and gain experience as a sub-investigator in the clinical trials taking part in the department, while gaining skills in caring for children with liver disease pre and post-transplant.
This post joins the existing junior medical team of 3 senior trainees (ST4-6), 1 junior trainee (ST2-3) 1 International clinical fellow and 2 Physician associate working in the speciality services of the Liver Unit at Birmingham Women's & Children's Hospital. This post involves 80% research and 20% clinical duties.
Main duties of the job
The applicant will gain/consolidate experience in management of children with all forms of liver disease, the peri-operative care of children receiving liver, and liver and small bowel transplantation, and co-ordination of investigations including liver biopsies and endoscopies. Applicants will have the opportunity to participate in specialised liver clinics (CF, Metabolic, Fatty liver, Viral hepatitis, adolescent transition, joint intestinal failure clinics) and will gain knowledge about diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures and liver biopsies. There are opportunities to gain experience in assessing children for intestinal transplantation, the inpatient management peri transplant and the long term management (including endoscopy and ileoscopy of the graft) and the detection of complications unique to this exceptional cohort of patients. He/She will provide support for the nurse led telephone follow up clinic and receive training in making management plans and giving feedback to the referring hospital.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Parkview Clinic is a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Mental Health (CAMHS) facility in Moseley, for young people aged 11-18 years who require admission due to significant psychiatric difficulties.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- MRCPCH part 2 or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- General paediatric experience (min. 2 years at Specialist Registrar level)
- Appropriate Progression of Career to Date
- Experience in paediatric hepatology 6 months or above
Desirable
- Experience in paediatric hepatology/metabolic disease/infection/immunology/ paediatric gastroenterology
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in performing basic general paediatric procedures
Desirable
- Experience of performing liver biopsies /upper GI endoscopy
Research Experience
Essential
- An interest in hepatology /metabolic disease/infection/immunology
- Publications/ audit or research projects in paediatric Hepatology/ Gastroenterology or Nutrition
- Presentations of audit/research at national/ or international meetings
Desirable
- Laboratory based experience in doing basic science research
- Previous experience in developing research protocols or grant applications
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Capable of building strong and effective relationships with patients, families and colleagues
- Gains confidence and Trust from others
- Able to respond to and cope with change
- Able to cope with pressure
- Good organisational skills Demonstrates honesty, probity and integrity
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- MRCPCH part 2 or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- General paediatric experience (min. 2 years at Specialist Registrar level)
- Appropriate Progression of Career to Date
- Experience in paediatric hepatology 6 months or above
Desirable
- Experience in paediatric hepatology/metabolic disease/infection/immunology/ paediatric gastroenterology
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in performing basic general paediatric procedures
Desirable
- Experience of performing liver biopsies /upper GI endoscopy
Research Experience
Essential
- An interest in hepatology /metabolic disease/infection/immunology
- Publications/ audit or research projects in paediatric Hepatology/ Gastroenterology or Nutrition
- Presentations of audit/research at national/ or international meetings
Desirable
- Laboratory based experience in doing basic science research
- Previous experience in developing research protocols or grant applications
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Capable of building strong and effective relationships with patients, families and colleagues
- Gains confidence and Trust from others
- Able to respond to and cope with change
- Able to cope with pressure
- Good organisational skills Demonstrates honesty, probity and integrity
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Childrens Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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