Aa Consultant Hepatologist

Job Overview

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic locum consultant hepatologist to join our existing gastroenterology and hepatology colleagues at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage. The role is based at the Lister Hospital, but clinics may be at any of the three sites:
Lister Hospital, New QEII Hospital in Welwyn Garden City or Hertford County Hospital.

• Provide a high standard liver service in collaboration with existing consultants.
• Complete 10 programmed activities (PAs) including an on‑call commitment to the emergency endoscopy rota.
• Participate in the 1 in 12 GI bleeding rota, which includes a 24/7 bleed service and routine endoscopy on weekends while on‑call.
• Contribute to the centralised care of GI and liver inpatients at the Lister site.

While specific qualifications are not listed in the posting, applicants are expected to hold the credentials of a Consultant Hepatologist and possess relevant experience in gastroenterology and liver services.

• Include – We value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate and grow together.
• Respect – We create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practice and are open to listening and hearing new ideas.
• Improve – We are committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose.

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all applicants, staff, patients and the wider community. We encourage applications from disabled candidates and those from BAME backgrounds who are under‑represented in our workforce. We also support Armed Forces personnel, reservists, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

All employees are given the opportunity to discuss flexible working arrangements. We support a carer‑friendly environment and encourage employees to raise requests for flexible patterns.

• The position is a temporary locum post, but may become permanent towards the end of the specified period.
• The role does not include a commitment to the general medical on‑call rota.

If you have a disability and would like an alternative format or adjustments to the interview process, please email  For general inquiries, contact the Recruitment team.