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Consultant
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
320-MDR-8107935-GM
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 Plus on call
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/07/2026 23:59

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Consultant Hepatobiliary Medicine

Consultant

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 14,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

if you are blind or visually impaired and require application material in an alternative format- such as Braille, large print, audio or accessible electronic formats or  you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Consultant with a Specialist Interest in Hepatobiliary Medicine to join our University of Derby and Burton Hospitals (UHDB) team of 5 Hepatology consultants and 8 specialist nurses. Our IQILS (Improving Quality of Liver Services) accredited service is based at the Royal Derby Hospital, where  patients have access to a dedicated Hepatology ward.

We are a Level 2 Liver Unit providing comprehensive care for all aspects of hepatobiliary disease including day case paracentesis, liver biopsy, FibroscanÔ, ERCP, EUS and spyglass cholangioscopy. We are a tertiary referral centre for PTC and TIPSS, supported by 4 GI radiologists.

We hold weekly specialist hepatobiliary cancer MDT meeting with input from cancer surgeons at Nottingham, our local tertiary centre. They also provide specialist outreach clinics at both Derby and Burton. We provide specialist training to Specialty Registrars, including a new Derby-Birmingham Advanced Training Post in Hepatology, and dedicated endoscopy fellows.

We encourage applicants with experience of managing complex hepatobiliary medicine to apply. Provision of EUS and ERCP will form a core part of the post’s job plan.                                                         

This is a full-time position; part-time or job-share applicants are welcome. If a part-time or job-share person is successful the job content will be discussed with the appointee on a personal basis. Informal visits are welcomed.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work closely with our 14 luminal gastroenterologists providing a 24/7 gastroenterology and liver service including a daily inpatient endoscopy list and endoscopy nurse supported out of hours GI bleed service. The Royal Derby Hospital has a 7-room endoscopy unit with the latest HD instruments and performs over 20,000 procedures annually.

To provide clinical services to Derby, East Staffordshire and surrounding areas, with colleagues and to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients at the hospitals & clinics at which you have duties and the proper functioning of the department.

To provide continuing care and treatment of patients in your charge and personal performance of clinical duties as agreed and teaching of staff in training, and the multidisciplinary team.  

Maintaining flexible arrangements for emergency cover and a provision of cover for colleagues during reasonable periods of leave.

Provision of an out-of-hours service with colleagues including on-call rota commitments 

Active participation in undergraduate & post graduate education, including training sessions for resident doctors, medical students and other healthcare staff in the specialty.

Assist in the supervision & training of medical staff/students, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & CPD activity locally & nationally as appropriate

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

•    Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
•    On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
•    A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

•    We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
•    We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
•    An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
•    Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
•    Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
•    We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
•    We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsible  for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. 

Responsible  for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as “Duties of a Doctor”, “Good Medical Practice”, & the “GMC Performance Procedures”.

Exceptional requirements to undertake additional duties for limited periods within geographical area specified above or undertake duties at other hospitals in the event of a major disaster or incident.

Commitment to taking part in the annual appraisal process which will be undertaken by a trust approved appraiser

 Assist in the supervision & training of medical staff/students, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & CPD activity locally & nationally as appropriate.

Participate in clinical governance activity under local arrangements.

If the appointee has an interest in research this would be supported by the Trust & the Division.

Participate in clinical governance activity under local arrangements.

If the appointee has an interest in research this would be supported by the Trust & the Division.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Possession of MRCP
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register for Gastroenterology OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR/Portfolio Pathway application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC
  • Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Desirable criteria
  • Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty
  • Training Qualification

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of sub-speciality learning in Hepatobiliary Medicine
  • Full JAG certification in EUS and ERCP
  • Evidence of independent clinical practice
  • Experienced in making clinical decisions and managing risk
Desirable criteria
  • Subspecialty accreditation in Hepatology (CCT) / completion of Hepatology ATP post
  • 1 year NHS experience

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential criteria
  • Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance
Desirable criteria
  • Attended a management/leadership course for consultants

Teaching, Audit and Research Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence and experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
  • Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees
  • Experience of and commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)
  • Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
Desirable criteria
  • Specific teaching qualification
  • Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
  • Experience of teaching endoscopy
  • Attended a recognised teaching training course

Audit/Research Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of & commitment to clinical audit
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of having completed or working towards a higher degree

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Experience of formal presentations
  • Evidence of ability to work as part of a MDT, sharing administration duties

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantCareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly EmployerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Claire Grant
Job title
Consultant
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 786903
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