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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow

The closing date is 14 January 2026

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Job summary

Senior Clinical Fellow posts in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation and in Pancreaticobiliary Medicine

Applications are invited for 1 senior clinical fellow post to cover maternity leave in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation working within the Royal Free Hospital Liver unit. The Royal Free provides secondary and tertiary Hepatology services, including liver transplantation, management of complex portal hypertension and management of complex pancreatic and biliary diseases.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job:

Senior Clinical Fellow in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation, fixed term 5 months starting April 2026.

The appointee will participate in the full range of daytime activities, to include general hepatology and specialist outpatients, endoscopy lists, contribution to care of Hepatology and Liver Transplant inpatients, research, audit, teaching and quality improvement projects. The appointees will be able to attend weekly MDTs scheduled in transplantation, viral hepatology and hepatobiliary malignancies, radiology and pathology meetings.

The posts will be most suited to those reaching the end of their specialist training in gastroenterology/ hepatology wishing to gain more in-depth experience. As well as liver transplantation, there is opportunity to pursue a sub-specialist interest, for example, in acute-on-chronic liver failure, viral hepatitis, complex portal hypertension, autoimmune liver diseases, hepatocellular carcinoma or non-invasive fibrosis assessment. Participation in research and teaching is encouraged. An individualised programme of clinical sessions, research, audit and teaching will be agreed with the successful candidates to meet subspecialist interest and training needs. The post includes a contribution to the out-of-hours rota.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year plus London Weighting per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7692639

Job locations

Royal Free London Trust

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Possession of MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • GMC Registration
  • Membership of relevant Royal College or equivalent

Desirable

  • MRCP or CCST in gastroenterology
  • A post graduate medical degree

Experience

Essential

  • Completion of 3 years internal medicine training (IMT) or equivalent

Desirable

  • Experience of diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy
  • At least 4 years of higher level training in gastroenterology
  • Independent (as defined by Jag criteria) diagnostic upper GI endoscopist
Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Possession of MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • GMC Registration
  • Membership of relevant Royal College or equivalent

Desirable

  • MRCP or CCST in gastroenterology
  • A post graduate medical degree

Experience

Essential

  • Completion of 3 years internal medicine training (IMT) or equivalent

Desirable

  • Experience of diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy
  • At least 4 years of higher level training in gastroenterology
  • Independent (as defined by Jag criteria) diagnostic upper GI endoscopist

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free London Trust

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free London Trust

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead Hepatology & Liver Transplant

Dr Aileen Marshall

aileen.marshall@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year plus London Weighting per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7692639

Job locations

Royal Free London Trust

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


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