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Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+)/ Senior in the Department of Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This post is available from 01 April 2027 until 31 March 2028.
Main duties of the job
This post is geared towards furthering a career in hepatology and liver transplantation with specific experience in HCC. This is available to applicants who are within or beyond gastroenterology/hepatology training who either:
(1) Want to take time out of program to pursue a clinical interest (out of program experience: OOPE), or (2) Have reached the end of their training and want post-CCT experience in tertiary hepatology and liver transplantation.
In order to be considered applicants must meet the essential criteria as noted in the person specification section of the job description.
Please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.
Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A breadth of learning opportunities are available, depending on the applicant’s preference. These include Tertiary Hepatology, Liver Transplantation and Research. A contribution to the HCC service is expected for the duration of the post. The department undertakes basic, translational and clinical research in alcoholic hepatitis, HCC, NASH, cholangiocyte biology and PBC in partnership with the University of Cambridge and Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre. The successful candidates would all contribute to the Hepatology on call rota.
This post is not accredited as part of a specialty training programme but could be used for purposes as stated above.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person specification
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Essential
- Full MRCP
- Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the GMC at time of application
- Completion of Foundation Competencies
- Completion of a Core Medical Programme for Specialty Training or equivalent
- Completion of at least 2 years clinical training as Gastroenterology StR or equivalent, including Hepatology experience
- Logbook indicating validated experience
Desirable
- Publication of an original article or completion of a research project
- At least 6 months experience in a tertiary liver centre. At least 3 years as a Specialty Registrar or equivalent
- Ability to undertake research projects and audit
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This advert is for Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+)/Senior in Hepatology with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge, East of England, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Gastroenterology role. The advertised salary is £67,325 - £78,504.23 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 28 Jun 2026.
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