Job summary
Applications are invited for a junior clinical fellow post in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at the Royal Free Hospital, a tertiary Hepatology and Liver Transplant Centre. The Unit has an excellent reputation for clinical care and research. The 12 month post is fully NHS funded and will be most suited to those at an early career stage, wishing to gain experience in Hepatology or considering a career in hepatology or gastroenterology. The post holder will be part of the ward-based team caring for hepatology and liver transplant inpatients. Participation in audit, research or quality improvement projects are encouraged. The post includes a contribution to the out-of-hours rota, covering hepatology, liver transplant and HPB surgery inpatients.
Hepatobiliary Medicine at the Royal Free Hospital
The Royal Free Hospital has, for a long time been synonymous with research and clinical excellence in the field of hepatology, and with the current near exponential increase in the incidence of liver disease, we aim to remain at the frontier of patient care, research and education.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for a junior clinical fellow post in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at the Royal Free Hospital, a tertiary Hepatology and Liver Transplant Centre. The Unit has an excellent reputation for clinical care and research. The 12month post is fully NHS funded and will be most suited to those at an early career stage, wishing to gain experience in Hepatology or considering a career in hepatology or gastroenterology. The post holder will be part of the ward-based team caring for hepatology and liver transplant inpatients. Participation in audit, research or quality improvement projects are encouraged. The post includes a contribution to the out-of-hours rota, covering hepatology, liver transplant and HPB surgery inpatients.
About us
Hepatobiliary Medicine at the Royal Free Hospital
The Royal Free Hospital has, for a long time been synonymous with research and clinical excellence in the field of hepatology, and with the current near exponential increase in the incidence of liver disease, we aim to remain at the frontier of patient care, research and education.
The Royal Free provides secondary and tertiary Hepatology services. There is excellent access to ITU, a 24 hour TIPS rota and 24 hour consultant led GI bleeding rota. The liver transplant service at the Royal Free has been established for 25 years. The number of transplants performed has increased recently and currently stands at approximately 100 liver transplants per year. We have a live donor program and are seeking to expand this activity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for a junior clinical fellow post in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at the Royal Free Hospital, a tertiary Hepatology and Liver Transplant Centre. The Unit has an excellent reputation for clinical care and research. The 12 month post is fully NHS funded and will be most suited to those at an early career stage, wishing to gain experience in Hepatology or considering a career in hepatology or gastroenterology. The post holder will be part of the ward-based team caring for hepatology and liver transplant inpatients. Participation in audit, research or quality improvement projects are encouraged. The post includes a contribution to the out-of-hours rota, covering hepatology, liver transplant and HPB surgery inpatients.
Hepatobiliary Medicine at the Royal Free Hospital
The Royal Free Hospital has, for a long time been synonymous with research and clinical excellence in the field of hepatology, and with the current near exponential increase in the incidence of liver disease, we aim to remain at the frontier of patient care, research and education.
The Royal Free provides secondary and tertiary Hepatology services. There is excellent access to ITU, a 24 hour TIPS rota and 24 hour consultant led GI bleeding rota. The liver transplant service at the Royal Free has been established for 25 years. The number of transplants performed has increased recently and currently stands at approximately 100 liver transplants per year. We have a live donor program and are seeking to expand this activity.
We are a tertiary centre for patients with hepatobiliary and pancreatic malignancy and the full range of surgical, locoregional and oncological treatments is provided for these patients. The main responsibilities of these posts relate to inpatients and day patients. The inpatient case mix includes post-liver transplant patients, GI bleeding, complex portal hypertension,
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for a junior clinical fellow post in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at the Royal Free Hospital, a tertiary Hepatology and Liver Transplant Centre. The Unit has an excellent reputation for clinical care and research. The 12 month post is fully NHS funded and will be most suited to those at an early career stage, wishing to gain experience in Hepatology or considering a career in hepatology or gastroenterology. The post holder will be part of the ward-based team caring for hepatology and liver transplant inpatients. Participation in audit, research or quality improvement projects are encouraged. The post includes a contribution to the out-of-hours rota, covering hepatology, liver transplant and HPB surgery inpatients.
Hepatobiliary Medicine at the Royal Free Hospital
The Royal Free Hospital has, for a long time been synonymous with research and clinical excellence in the field of hepatology, and with the current near exponential increase in the incidence of liver disease, we aim to remain at the frontier of patient care, research and education.
The Royal Free provides secondary and tertiary Hepatology services. There is excellent access to ITU, a 24 hour TIPS rota and 24 hour consultant led GI bleeding rota. The liver transplant service at the Royal Free has been established for 25 years. The number of transplants performed has increased recently and currently stands at approximately 100 liver transplants per year. We have a live donor program and are seeking to expand this activity.
We are a tertiary centre for patients with hepatobiliary and pancreatic malignancy and the full range of surgical, locoregional and oncological treatments is provided for these patients. The main responsibilities of these posts relate to inpatients and day patients. The inpatient case mix includes post-liver transplant patients, GI bleeding, complex portal hypertension,
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of FY1 year or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience in acute medical or surgical specialty
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of FY1 year or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience in acute medical or surgical specialty
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).
