Consultant Hepatologist

Job summary
This is a replacement post and is part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team of 10 Gastroenterology Consultants delivering safe and effective care for Gastroenterology and Hepatology patients.

The appointee will be based at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital and run regular Hepatology and Gastroenterology clinics and endoscopy sessions. Supporting the team with the OOH bleed rota on-call together with the ward cover model.

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Hospital.

Main duties of the job
The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultant's duties, responsibilities and objectives. It will cover all aspects of a consultant's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it will provide personal objectives, including details of links to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives.

The pattern of work may change in the future to meet local changing needs and annual review meetings will take place in line with the new Consultant Contract, job planning and appraisal arrangements.

The appointee will participate in clinical audit. It is expected that the appointee will show a commitment to continuing medical education (CME).

To provide care to both inpatients and out-patients to ensure that patients are provided with the highest possible standard of diagnosis, treatment and care in the most effective and timely way.

About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Details
Closing date: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year Per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 418-M-GS-310

Job responsibilities

• To maintain current knowledge of Hepatology/Gastroenterology and related areas appropriate to carrying out these duties, and to participate in a recognised programme of continuing medical education and professional development.
• To lead by example and set and maintain high professional standards.
• The post holder will actively conduct/ participate in audits related to both clinical and non-clinical aspects of the work and participate in hospital audit programmes.
• To participate in Clinical Audit Programmes and Clinical Governance.
• To assist in the management and support of junior medical staff and of technical staff according to Trust policies and in line with the requirements of the clinical service.
• To maintain effective communication and working relationships with medical, scientific, management, technical and nursing staff, as required for performing the responsibilities of this post. This includes electronic communication within the department, the Trust, and with national and international colleagues.

Key dates
Closing Date: 06/11/26
Assessment Date: 25/11/26
Interview Date: 07/12/26

Person Specification
Qualification

• Essential: Medical Degree; MRCP or equivalent
• Desirable: MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Registration

• Essential: Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
• Essential: Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview), CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)

Clinical Experience

• Essential: Excellent all round experience of DGH work
• Essential: Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in General Medicine and Gastroenterology.
• Essential: Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
• Essential: Sub-specialty interest in Hepatology
• Essential: Able to clinically supervise and support Advanced Care Practitioner and CNS in Hepatology
• Essential: JAG accreditation or equivalence with evidence of ongoing endoscopy expertise in diagnostic upper GI endoscopy and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy that would enable participation on a GI bleed rota

Clinical Effectiveness

• Essential: Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
• Essential: Experience of guideline appraisal
• Essential: Participation in relevant local audits
• Essential: Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
• Desirable: Participation in relevant national audits

Teaching

• Essential: Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
• Desirable: Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course

Personal Skills

• Essential: Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
• Essential: Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
• Essential: Leadership Skills

Clinical Governance

• Essential: Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.

Personal Circumstances

• Essential: Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
• Essential: Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
• Essential: Satisfactory DBS clearance

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ, United Kingdom
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Contact for questions about the job
General Manager: David Cox, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com

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