East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
Consultant in Hepatology
The closing date is 17 June 2026
We have a Consultant Hepatologist post based at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage. The post comprises 10 programmed activities (PAs) including an on‑call commitment to the emergency endoscopy rota.
Demand for liver services is consistently high, so the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is seeking a new, enthusiastic and dynamic locum consultant hepatologist to join our existing gastroenterology and hepatology colleagues as soon as possible. The successful applicant will work closely with the existing consultants to provide a high standard liver service to the Trust. Clinic locations can be at any of three sites: Lister Hospital, the New QEII Hospital in Welwyn Garden City, or Hertford County Hospital, Hertford.
Main duties of the job
It is expected that the applicant will complement an existing department offering gastroenterology and liver services. Across the Trust the care of GI and liver inpatients is centralised at the Lister site, with consultants involved in a 1 in 12 GI bleeding rota that incorporates a 24/7 bleed service and some routine endoscopy at weekends while on‑call. The post does not include a commitment to the general medical on‑call rota.
Person Specification
Skills
* Evidence of engagement with clinical governance and the identification of errors and learning from errors.
* Evidence of engagement with appraisal and revalidation.
* Situational awareness and application of good decision‑making.
* Effective teaching of clinical skills.
* Critical appraisal of published evidence.
Qualifications/Training
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register, or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview, or provision of GMC confirmed eligibility for entry on the Specialist Register / full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
* College membership (MRCP) or equivalent qualification.
* Evidence of being up to date and fit to practice safely, and awareness of own training needs.
Previous Experience
* Broad range of experience in hepatology.
* Competence in diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy.
* Demonstrable experience in a locum consultant role.
* Experience supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues.
* Published papers and original work in peer‑reviewed journals.
* Understanding of basic principles of audit, evidence‑based practice, and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
* Experience and participation in research.
Knowledge
* Understanding of basic principles of audit, evidence‑based practice, and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
* Comprehensive knowledge and insight regarding all domains within the GMC standards of Good Medical Practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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