About this role
Job summary
Location: Aintree University Hospital
Contract Type: Substantive | Full Time
Salary: In line with NHS Consultant Terms and Conditions
University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (ULHG) is pleased to invite applications for an experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist / Hepatologist with significant experience in HPB medicine and endoscopy to join our team at Aintree University Hospital. This post is a replacement following a recent retirement.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking department in a high-acuity teaching hospital with a strong reputation for clinical excellence. Aintree Hospital is host to the regional Medical Hepatobiliary team with advanced endoscopy performed both with ERCP, cholangioscopy and advanced EUS guided therapeutics to support this service. Tertiary referrals are received from all areas of Cheshire and Merseyside as well as North Wales, the Isle of Man and parts of Lancashire and Staffordshire.
The successful candidate will be based at Aintree and will be supported to grow both clinical and academic interests within a dynamic, well-resourced environment.
Applicants must hold full GMC registration with a licence to practise, MRCP(UK) (or equivalent), and be on the Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT at interview).
We welcome applications from appropriately experienced consultants.
Informal enquiries and visits are encouraged.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join a supportive consultant team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within the gastroenterology and hepatology services at Aintree University Hospital.
Clinical Care: Provide specialist hepatobiliary services, including inpatient, outpatient, and endoscopy care, with the opportunity to develop subspecialty expertise. The role will focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care for patients.
Inpatient Care: Participate in a rotational "hot week" model, leading care for the hepatobiliary and hepatology patients, supported by junior doctors and specialist nurses.
Outpatient Clinics & Endoscopy: Conduct regular clinics, offering diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy services. The role will also include opportunities for training and supervision of junior medical staff.
On-Call Rota: Participate in the 1:12 on-call rota, covering emergency gastroenterology cases, inpatient consultations, and acute referrals. Out-of-hours cover will be compensated with either an additional PA or time in lieu.
Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Involvement: Engage in multidisciplinary meetings, contributing to collaborative, pathway-based care in areas such as advanced HPB endoscopy, hepatobiliary cancers, and more.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Consultant Hepatologist at Aintree University Hospital
This is a full-time, substantive Consultant post in Hepatology at Aintree University Hospital, part of the University Hospitals Liverpool Group (UHLG). The post holder will join a dynamic and cohesive team of consultants committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and driving continuous improvement across hepatology services.
Clinical Responsibilities
Inpatient and Outpatient Care: Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care in hepatology, focusing on liver diseases, including autoimmune liver diseases, liver cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and other hepatobiliary conditions. Rotational 'Hot Week' Model: Participate in the 2-week rotating 'hot week' inpatient model, where you will assume responsibility for consultant-led ward rounds and coordination of the multidisciplinary team for both Hepatology and luminal gastroenterology patients. On-Call Rota: Participate in a 1:12 out-of-hours rota, providing emergency hepatology cover, including inpatient consultations and out-of-hours endoscopy for gastrointestinal bleeding and other liver-related emergencies. On-call work is supported by a robust junior doctor and nursing structure. Endoscopy Lists: Deliver regular endoscopy lists as part of diagnostic and therapeutic hepatology, including liver biopsies and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and actively support the Trusts commitment to quality standards and service delivery. Multidisciplinary Meetings: Contribute to and actively participate in multidisciplinary meetings (MDTs), including liver and hepatobiliary (HPB) cancers, autoimmune liver diseases, liver transplant, and other complex hepatology-related cases. Teaching, Supervision, and Education
Education and Supervision: Engage in the teaching and supervision of undergraduate medical students, junior medical staff, and other healthcare professionals in hepatology. Endoscopic Training: Actively contribute to endoscopic training, including mentoring medical trainees and nurse endoscopists. A Train the Trainer qualification will be required (or willingness to obtain it). Departmental Educational Programmes: Participate in departmental educational activities such as journal clubs, case-based discussions, and clinical governance activities, contributing to a culture of continuous professional development. Opportunities for Educational Roles: Opportunities are available to take on formal education roles or PGCE support for those interested in academic responsibilities. Quality Improvement, Governance, and Research
Clinical Governance: Participate in departmental audit, clinical effectiveness, and governance programmes to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe care in line with national standards. Clinical Audit Projects: Undertake or support clinical audit projects focused on hepatology service priorities. Applicants with a track record of audits with published or presented outcomes will be encouraged and supported. Research Activity: Engage with and support clinical research activity in hepatology, with opportunities to contribute to or lead research projects, including liver disease, autoimmune liver diseases, hepatic cancers, and transplant medicine. Service Improvement Initiatives: Contribute to service improvement and transformation projects that enhance efficiency, patient outcomes, and innovation in hepatology. Service Development and Leadership
Service Development: Contribute to the ongoing development of hepatology services, including improving access, efficiency, and patient outcomes for hepatology and liver care pathways. Leadership and Strategy: Engage with Trust-wide strategies and participate in clinical leadership discussions related to the development of hepatology and endoscopy services. Opportunities to take on additional leadership roles in service development are available for those with an interest. Change Leadership: For candidates with experience in change leadership, strategic thinking, or mentoring, there will be opportunities to take on additional responsibilities that align with their strengths and career development. Job Plan and Professional Support
Job Plan: The post is offered as a 10 PA job plan, consisting of 8.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA). Additional SPA time may be available based on specific roles, such as education or research responsibilities, to be discussed during job plan negotiation. Office and Administrative Support: An office with IT facilities and appropriate administrative support will be provided. There is shared PA support, along with overflow typing support from the wider secretarial team as needed. Professional Development: Participate in annual appraisal and revalidation. The department and Trust offer continuous support for professional development in line with Royal College and GMC expectations.
Person Specification
Audit Experience Essential
Understand principles of clinical audit.
Desirable
Proven track record in significant audit Publication of audit results
Knowledge Essential
High standard to support independent practice as a Consultant HPB physician Wide experience in HPB endoscopy to include ERCP and EUS Endoscopic skills for acute GI bleeding
Desirable
To have a good understanding of 'Good Medical Practice' from the GMC Keen to develop advanced EUS interventions
Qualifications Essential
MB ChB MB BS (or equivalent) MRCP (UK) Full registration with General Medical Council and licence to practise (or eligible for) On GMC specialist register CCT For gastroenterology
Desirable
Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians Higher degree such as MD or PhD
Clinical Experience Essential
Wide experience in management of patients with hepatobiliary disease Significant experience in working at post CCT level in hepatobiliary medicine Evidence of continuing medical education
Teaching & training Experience Essential
Experience of teaching skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines Evidence of delivery of education to both undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
Evidence of delivering training & education (PGCE) Train the Trainer qualification and experience Training or education course
Research Experience Essential
Understands principles of Research Evidence of enthusiasm
Desirable
Involvement in research Publication of research
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).
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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 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Aintree Site
Lower Lane
Liverpool
L9 7AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)