Clinical Fellow in Transplant Hepatology

Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellowship available from September 2026 for 12months (subject to satisfactory progression) in the Department of Hepatology atSt Jamess University Hospital, Leeds.

Thisis an exciting opportunity to train in one of the leading UK Hepatology centre sand contribute to the Leeds Liver Units international reputation for transplantation.

The successful candidate will gain experience in all aspects of Hepatologyincluding the assessment of patients with acute and sub-acute liver failure,assessment of patients for treatments such as liver transplantation and TIPSS,patients with a wide variety of complex general Hepatological conditions andwith viral hepatitis. This is a clinical post and the fellow will join the outof hours rota and have the opportunity to undertake audit and contribute toongoing projects in the department.

The Department is affiliated to the University of Leeds with the MRC funded Centrefor Bioinformatics, the Leeds Institute of Data Analysis and the NIHR funded

Diagnostic Evaluation Co-operative.

Candidates should hold full license to practice with the UK General Medical.

Interested applicants are welcome to contact DrJessica Shearer Consultant Hepatologist and Training Lead by

The successful candidate will contribute to the out of hours rota (1 in 9;resident) on the same basis as other trainees in the department, at registrar level responsibility. This is a single tier rota and appropriate experience inmedical specialty training is highly desirable.

The successful applicant will contribute to the inpatient service delivering careof Liver Transplant and Hepatology patients. They will contribute to the Liver Units medical out of hours rota. There will also be the opportunity to participate in specialty clinics such as viral hepatitis, immune hepatology,primary liver cancer and portal hypertension. The appointee will also contribute to the care of patients in the Intensive Care Unit post liver transplant or because of acute liver failure.

The Department is also expanding its Community Hepatology service and the appointee would also contribute tothis service.

Other opportunities for learning include a weekly radiology meeting, a weekly pathology case conference, the transplant MDT meeting and a weekly training meeting with a wide variety of topics covered over the year.

The Department of Hepatology forms part of the Leeds Liver Unit and delivers Level2 and 3 liver disease services across a large population within the North of England, including liver transplantation, acute liver failure and complex

Hepatology services, viral hepatitis services and a broad range of Hepatology outpatient services.

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Clinical Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology

Job Description

JOB DETAILS

Job Title:

Clinical Fellow

Specialty/Department:

Department of Hepatology

Location:

Leeds Liver Unit, St Jamess University Hospital

Introduction:

Information about the Department

Wehave a fellowship available in our department from September 2026 for a periodof 12 months, subject to satisfactory progression.

Witha growing need for doctors to understand and be able to manage patients withliver disease, this is an exciting opportunity to train in one of the leading

UK Hepatology centres and contribute to the Leeds Liver Units international reputation for transplantation.

Weare looking for an enthusiastic well-motivated trainee who wants the opportunity to gain experience in the management of liver disease.

The Department of Hepatology forms part of the Leeds Liver Unit and delivers Level2 and 3 liver disease services across a large population within the North of England, including liver transplantation, acute liver failure and complex

Hepatology services, viral hepatitis services and a broad range of Hepatologyoutpatient services.

The Department is affiliated to the University of Leeds with the MRC funded Centrefor Bioinformatics, the Leeds Institute of Data Analysis and the NIHR funded

Diagnostic Evaluation Co-operative.

TheLTHT Liver Services internet site provides additional information about the Liver Unit and its work.

MEDICAL STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT

Thereare 9 full-time Consultant Hepatologists, 1 part-time Consultant Hepatologist,an Academic Consultant Hepatologist in the University of Leeds and a Specialty Doctor making up the senior team within the department.

In addition, we have 6 specialist registrars on deanery accredited training schemes, 4 fellows (clinical/clinical…