Applications are invited for locum Consultant Hepatologists at the Royal Free Hospital, London
The Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust sites are situated in North London. There are three RFH sites: the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, Barnet General Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital.
The primary role for the appointee will be to contribute to the provision of inpatient and outpatient hepatology services at the Royal Free Hampstead Site, and to outpatient hepatology clinics at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospital. Experience in managing patients with decompensated cirrhosis and portal hypertension is essential. A special interest in immune liver disease and in supporting young adults transitioning from paediatric to adult services is highly desirable. The appointee will participate in hepatology on‑call rota and may participate in the out‑of‑hours GI bleed on‑call rota.
There will be additional responsibility for postgraduate education; experience in medical education is essential. Additional sub‑specialist interests are desirable and can be negotiated according to the experience of the appointee and the needs of the department.
Responsibilities
* Clinical responsibilities – in‑patient and out‑patient management of general hepatology, endoscopy, emergency GI bleeding
* Responsibility for policy and service development – development of Hepatology Clinical Pathway Groups in line with the strategy of the Clinical Lead, Service Directors and Trust.
* Responsibility for clinical governance – working to achieve IQILS accreditation and ensure compliance with CQC framework.
* Responsibility for financial and physical resources (if appropriate).
* Responsibility for leading and managing – the Hepatology team in association with consultant colleagues.
* Responsibility for information resources – including patient databases.
* Responsibility for teaching and training – undergraduates, gastroenterology and hepatology specialty trainees, junior clinical fellows, foundation trainees and the multidisciplinary workforce.
* Responsibility for research and audit – in line with Trust requirements.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200 000 in A&E, deliver over 8 000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward‑thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next‑level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/.
The Unit has an excellent reputation for clinical research and it is highly desirable for the appointee to have interest and experience in basic or clinical research, including successful completion of a research degree. There is a commitment to collaborative working between clinical and academic medicine, integrating with the UCL Institute for Liver and Digestive Health. An interest in research will be encouraged.
Please see the attached person specification and job description for further details and an indicative timetable.
This advert closes on Thursday 20 Nov 2025.
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