The South West Liver Unit at University Hospitals Plymouth (Derriford Hospital) has experienced rapid expansion over the past 12 years. It is now one of the biggest and busiest in the South of England, offering hepatology services to a local population of over 500,000 and providing tertiary services to the South West Peninsula, serving around 2 million people. Liver surgery has also grown rapidly, with close collaboration with medical hepatology leading to the development of the South West Liver Unit (SWLU) in 2009.
The South West Liver Unit https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/swlu provides comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for all types of liver and biliary pathology. Tertiary services are available for Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset, including full liver transplant assessment, pre- and post-transplant care, emergency and elective TIPS procedures for variceal bleeding and ascites, treatments for primary liver tumors, and management of complex autoimmune hepatitis, viral hepatitis, and HIV co-infection.
Main duties of the job
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About us
We are a people-focused organization where every staff member matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a dedicated team committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and excellent patient care. We offer opportunities for career development in a progressive environment, located in a vibrant, modern city with a rich history of adventure.
Please note: All communication will be electronic; please check your email regularly. For assistance with online applications or reasonable adjustments, contact the recruitment team at 01752 432100. We support flexible working arrangements; please discuss this with the recruiting manager prior to applying. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Vacancies may close early; if you haven't heard within 4 weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Job responsibilities
Please see the detailed job description for the main duties and day-to-day expectations of the role.
Person Specification
Application process and interview
* Education, Qualifications, and special training
* Skills and experience
* Research and audit
* Teaching
* Communication skills
* Interpersonal skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.
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