About this role
Job summary
One advanced Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) full-time fully-funded Fellowship is available at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is designed to complement the existing hepatology and gastroenterology service and offer advanced training in HPB medicine and intervention. This post, available from January 2026, will involve 12 months as an advanced HPB Fellow (includes 2 ERCP lists, 1-2 EUS lists, hepatology clinic, hepatobiliary cancer MDT, benign hepatology MDT, liver histology, and review of inpatient referrals). As with all our SCF posts, the principle is that there is a combination of clinical and academic sessions each week, the academic sessions being allocated to support clinical trials, a personal project, teaching and administration. As with all 6 Senior Clinical Fellows in Oxford, the endoscopy session is flexible and may need to be worked on a Saturday. The John Radcliffe provides an integrated service with Horton General Hospital.
Clinical
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the Gastroenterology out-of-hours cover rota, and to weekday emergency endoscopy and ward referral weeks at <=1:12 frequency. The latter provides an opportunity to enhance endoscopic management of upper GI bleeds and other urgent endoscopic interventions.
About us
Clinical activity will be under the supervision of Dr Emma Culver (Fellowship Programme Director) and Dr Dr Noor Bekkali, or nominated Consultant colleague. The ERCP service is provided by Dr Braden, Dr Bekkali, and Dr Bailey, and EUS by Dr Braden, Dr Bekkali, and Dr Phillips-Hughes. Hepatobiliary intervention is one of the growing strengths of the department. The hepatobilary medical service is integrated with the hepatobiliary surgical team (Mr Silva and Mr Soonawalla), and with expert diagnostic and interventional radiology (Dr Bungay, Dr Phillips-Hughes).
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the Gastroenterology out-of-hours cover rota, and to weekday emergency endoscopy and ward referral weeks at 1:12 frequency. The latter provides an opportunity to enhance endoscopic management of upper GI bleeds and other urgent endoscopic interventions.
Person Specification
GMC Essential
Full registration with GMC
Qualifications/Training Essential
MRCP or equivalent Completion of General Professional Training and 3 years (or equivalent) as Registrar in Gastroenterology
Desirable
Higher degree
Experience Essential
Trained in clinical gastroenterology, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (>500) and colonoscopy (>200) 3 years as Registrar in Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research experience Able to make independent management decisions, supported by consultant staff
Desirable
Recent publications in the field of hepatology. Good Clinical Practice certificate for clinical trials
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the role of a senior clinical fellow (Senior Registrar equivalent) in a large teaching hospital. Good personal and interpersonal skills. Excellent English. Communication skills should be highly developed. Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees Experience of clinical audit First author publications and presentation at international meetings (DDW, ECCO, UEGW or equivalent)
Desirable
Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for modernisation. Willingness to commit to at least 12 months' in the post Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser. Management training and experience
Other Requirements Essential
First author publications and presentation at international meetings (DDW, UEGW or equivalent)
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address John Radcliffe Hospital
Headington
OXFORD
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)