Consultant Hepatologist (pending RCP approval)
The closing date is 16 March 2026
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Consultant Hepatologist as part of departmental expansion and continued development of specialised services. This post is part of a number of new posts for the department and represents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team practicing from a state‑of‑the‑art University hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post attracts a standard 10PA job plan, comprising 7.5 direct clinical care programmed activities, 1.5 basic SPAs, with a further 1.0 PA to be allocated either as SPA or DCC after appointment following discussion with the Clinical Lead, Group Manager, and appointee. All new Consultant appointments will have 2.5 protected SPA's for the first 12‑months to support personal and professional development alongside mentoring. Thereafter, core SPA allowance will reduce to 1.5 SPA's, with additional SPA allowance available for award for defined SPA activities (such as educational supervision/ teaching/ rota coordination/ funded research etc) through standard job planning process.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job responsibilities
1. To provide, in collaboration with colleagues, a comprehensive Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endoscopy, and Nutrition service to patients in Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond. This includes ensuring all appropriate waiting lists and waiting times are adhered to; that services are provided in an effective and efficient manner; and that the principles of risk management and clinical governance are maintained at all times.
2. The appointees will be expected to have experience in a wide range of gastroenterological conditions and to work with his/her colleagues to deliver the service in the Trust. It would be expected that the appointee will see 3 new patients and 8 follow‑up patients in each outpatient clinic, as per the standard clinic template (or 8NPs if a virtual/2WW clinic).
3. Undertake unselected endoscopy lists booked to a standard template (currently 8‑10 points per list due to COVID restrictions; will increase to 10‑12 depending upon infection control/staffing).
4. Take responsibility for patients under his/her care.
5. Provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.
6. Participate in the development of the gastroenterology service, treatment protocols and guidelines and the greater knowledge in the management of gastroenterology conditions.
7. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post‑graduate activities.
8. Participate in the gastroenterology on‑call rota and the GI Bleed rota to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided out‑of‑normal working hours. There is no general medical on call.
9. The post holders will be required to participate fully in the education and training of medical students, trainee doctors, nurses, and allied health care personnel as appropriate. Interest and experience in undergraduate teaching is essential. This includes pre‑clinical & clinical students from WMS.
10. Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty. This will include the appraisal of F2s and SpRs, and the Certificates of Satisfaction in respect of F1s.
11. Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit including the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice, and regular attendance at the Gastro QIPS meeting.
12. Ensure own practice is up to date; this includes responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development and participating in the Trusts Performance and Annual Review system.
13. Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.
14. Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Meets all essential criteria
* Meets all desirable criteria
Experience/Knowledge
* Meets all essential criteria
* Meets all desirable criteria
Management & Administrative
* Meets all essential criteria
* Meets all desirable criteria
Teaching & Training
* Meets all essential criteria
* Meets all desirable criteria
Research, Audit & Clinical Governance
* Meets all essential criteria
Communication skills & abilities
* Meets all essential criteria
* Meets all desirable criteria
Continued Professional / Personal Development
* Meets all essential criteria
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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