Overview
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is offering a 6‑month locum consultant position in the Hepatology Department, aimed at improving waiting times for general hepatology outpatient service and supporting patients identified through our community liver health check programme, “Alright My Liver”.
Working at UHBW
The department currently consists of six Consultant Hepatologists and seven Gastroenterologists. The post will be primarily based at Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI), with additional outpatient clinics at Weston General Hospital and endoscopy sessions at South Bristol Community Hospital. The successful applicant will be expected to work across all three sites.
Responsibilities
* Participate in the BRI emergency endoscopy on‑call rota (currently 1 in 10) and be competent in therapeutic upper GI endoscopy.
* Provide regular supervision to the dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialists.
* Support gastroenterology‑hepatology in‑reach when required.
Qualifications
* Specialist accreditation (CCT or equivalent) in Gastroenterology‑Hepatology essential; accreditation in General Internal Medicine desirable.
* Competent in therapeutic upper GI endoscopy; independent practice in lower GI endoscopy desirable but not essential.
Additional Information
There is no requirement for regular inpatient work, although occasional support for gastroenterology‑hepatology in‑reach may be needed. The hepatology department is supported by an extensive team of dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialists.
UHBW is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston with a workforce of over 13,000 staff across 10 sites. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer, UHBW actively works towards a diverse workforce and designs services around patient needs.
Contact
Please contact Consultant Hepatologists Dr Fiona Gordon (fiona.gordon@uhbw.nhs.uk) or Dr Gautham Appanna (gautham.appanna@uhbw.nhs.uk) for further enquiries and to arrange informal visits. Specialty Manager Zeeshan Raja (zeeshan.raja@uhbw.nhs.uk).
Advert Closure
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Nov 2025.
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