Position Overview
Come and work with our welcoming Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department at York Hospital. Opportunities have arisen for a Consultant Hepatologist to join our teams at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust is keen to attract individuals looking to develop a portfolio career of their choosing, with flexible job plans to accommodate varied skill sets and working patterns. The job has no mandatory commitments to the General Medicine on-call service.
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region with 8,500 staff working across 9 hospital sites.
The Trust’s mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Deliver hepatology outpatient clinics, engage with the hepatology MDT and manage elective endoscopy.
* Provide on‑call commitment including inpatient management of general Gastroenterology patients and out‑of‑hours GI bleed cover, with no mandatory General Medicine on‑call.
* Participate in the Trust’s MDT service supported by clinical nurse specialists and medical colleagues; strong links with Leeds Liver Transplantation Service.
* Utilise the 7‑room endoscopy unit, supporting development of advanced and subspecialist endoscopic modalities such as EUS.
* Engage in clinical research and teaching undergraduate students as part of Hull and York Medical School.
Qualifications & Experience
* Higher medical qualification (MRCP or equivalent) and be on the GMC Specialist Register for G(I)M and Gastroenterology or be within twelve months of obtaining the CCT at the time of interview.
* High standard clinical skills and expertise covering Hepatology with an option to cover General Internal Medicine.
* Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development is particularly advantageous.
Benefits & Support
In joining the Trust you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. A competitive relocation package of up to £18,000 is available. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from the learning and development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008‑Consultant Terms and Conditions.
Additional Employer Information
Our Trust strongly encourages staff vaccination against COVID‑19. We are an Armed Forces Friendly Employer and hold the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer, offering adjustments to make the application process accessible.
This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Dec 2025.
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