Consultant Hepatologist; pending RCP approval

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.

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 SPAs for the first 12 months to support personal and professional development alongside mentoring.

Thereafter, core SPA allowance will reduce to 1.5 SPAs, with additional SPA allowance available for award for defined SPA activities (such as educational supervision/teaching/rota coordination/funded research etc.) through the standard job planning process.

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.

• Provide, in collaboration with colleagues, a comprehensive Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endoscopy and Nutrition service to patients in Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond, ensuring all appropriate waiting lists and waiting times are adhered to and that the principles of risk management and clinical governance are maintained at all times.
• 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).
• Undertake unselected endoscopy lists booked to a standard template (currently 8‑10 points per list due to COVID restrictions, increasing to 10‑12 depending on infection control/staffing).
• Take responsibility for patients under your care.
• Provide a consultation and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.
• Participate in the development of the gastroenterology service, treatment protocols and guidelines and the greater knowledge in the management of gastroenterology conditions.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
• 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.
• 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.
• Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty, including the appraisal of F2s and SpRs, and the Certificates of Satisfaction for F1s.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Ensure own practice is up to date and complete responsibility for your own Clinical Professional Development and participation in the Trust’s Performance and Annual Review system.
• Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.
• Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications, Experience/Knowledge, Management & Administrative, Teaching & Training, Research, Audit & Clinical Governance, Communication skills & abilities, Continued Professional / Personal Development are to be fulfilled as per the Trust’s requirements for a Consultant role.