Job overview
An exciting opportunity for a substantive consultant post in the Gastroenterology (Hepatology) service at St Mark’s National Bowel Hospital has arisen. The post will be based at Ealing Hospital as part of the Gastroenterology/Liver team.
We are looking for individuals with an interest in hepatology and liver disease. This is an excellent chance to work in a world renowned Centre of Excellence.
*JD is royal college approved*
Main duties of the job
Duties will include:
- Liver outpatient clinics
- Endoscopy
- Ward cover on a 1:5 rota
- There is also the opportunity to work additional WLI’s to assist with reducing backlog and waiting times
- Opportunity for researchOur gastroenterology department is an internationally renowned centre of clinical excellence. The department has clinics at the Trust's four hospitals – St Mark's, Central Middlesex, Northwick Park and Ealing – and provides an extensive range of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services. We see both local and nationally referred patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for this vacancy for more information on the requirements of this role.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
Registration
Essential
- On GMC registered Medical Practitioner
- GMC specialist registration or within 6 months of CCT
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP
- Certification of Completion of Specialist Training
- Accreditation in general internal medicine and gastroenterology
Desirable
- Higher Degree
Personal skills
Essential
- Team worker Leadership qualities
- Good organisational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Ability to organise learning and time
- Clear evidence of ability to collaborate and work with all colleagues including nurses
- Evidence of positive feedback from patients
- An absence of complaints
Management and Audit
Essential
- Competent in medical audit
- An understanding of the Health Service agenda for the next 10 years and corporate governance
Desirable
- Evidence of management training.
- An understanding of techniques to improve efficiency and productivity of clinic processes
Research/publications
Essential
- Good track record of publications in gastroenterology / hepatology or a related field
Desirable
- Evidence of active research with either record of winning grants or publishing peer reviewed articles as well as chapters and papers
- Evidence of giving successful presentations
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- IT Skills and computer Literacy
- Experience in managing acute gastroenterology / general level II hepatology
- Skilled in clinical gastroenterology and endoscopic investigations
Desirable
- NHS experience within the last 3 years
- Interest in the development of out-patient management of liver disease
- General ERCP skills and or delivery
- Experience in service Redesign
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This advert is for Consultant Gastroenterologist (Hepatology) with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust in Harrow, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Gastroenterology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Sep 2026.
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