# Consultant Hepatobiliary Medicine > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-hepatobiliary-medicine/9ecaef9f-9775-4a9b-b789-a8b5841472ee - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-hepatobiliary-medicine/9ecaef9f-9775-4a9b-b789-a8b5841472ee.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Derby - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Gastroenterology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 Plus on call - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-07-24T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-26T11:01:09.490Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Derbyshire/Derby/University_Hospitals_Derby_Burton_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Consultant/Consultant-v8107935 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8107935?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Consultant with a Specialist Interest in Hepatobiliary Medicine to join our University of Derby and Burton Hospitals (UHDB) team of 5 Hepatology consultants and 8 specialist nurses. Our IQILS (Improving Quality of Liver Services) accredited service is based at the Royal Derby Hospital, where  patients have access to a dedicated Hepatology ward. We are a Level 2 Liver Unit providing comprehensive care for all aspects of hepatobiliary disease including day case paracentesis, liver biopsy, FibroscanÔ, ERCP, EUS and spyglass cholangioscopy. We are a tertiary referral centre for PTC and TIPSS, supported by 4 GI radiologists. We hold weekly specialist hepatobiliary cancer MDT meeting with input from cancer surgeons at Nottingham, our local tertiary centre. They also provide specialist outreach clinics at both Derby and Burton. We provide specialist training to Specialty Registrars, including a new Derby-Birmingham Advanced Training Post in Hepatology, and dedicated endoscopy fellows. We encourage applicants with experience of managing complex hepatobiliary medicine to apply. Provision of EUS and ERCP will form a core part of the post’s job plan. This is a full-time position; part-time or job-share applicants are welcome. If a part-time or job-share person is successful the job content will be discussed with the appointee on a personal basis. Informal visits are welcomed. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will work closely with our 14 luminal gastroenterologists providing a 24/7 gastroenterology and liver service including a daily inpatient endoscopy list and endoscopy nurse supported out of hours GI bleed service. The Royal Derby Hospital has a 7-room endoscopy unit with the latest HD instruments and performs over 20,000 procedures annually. To provide clinical services to Derby, East Staffordshire and surrounding areas, with colleagues and to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients at the hospitals & clinics at which you have duties and the proper functioning of the department. To provide continuing care and treatment of patients in your charge and personal performance of clinical duties as agreed and teaching of staff in training, and the multidisciplinary team. Maintaining flexible arrangements for emergency cover and a provision of cover for colleagues during reasonable periods of leave. Provision of an out-of-hours service with colleagues including on-call rota commitments Active participation in undergraduate & post graduate education, including training sessions for resident doctors, medical students and other healthcare staff in the specialty. Assist in the supervision & training of medical staff/students, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & CPD activity locally & nationally as appropriate ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Responsible  for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. Responsible  for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as “Duties of a Doctor”, “Good Medical Practice”, & the “GMC Performance Procedures”. Exceptional requirements to undertake additional duties for limited periods within geographical area specified above or undertake duties at other hospitals in the event of a major disaster or incident. Commitment to taking part in the annual appraisal process which will be undertaken by a trust approved appraiser Assist in the supervision & training of medical staff/students, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & CPD activity locally & nationally as appropriate. Participate in clinical governance activity under local arrangements. If the appointee has an interest in research this would be supported by the Trust & the Division. Participate in clinical governance activity under local arrangements. If the appointee has an interest in research this would be supported by the Trust & the Division. ## Person Specification ### Communication **Essential** - Experience of formal presentations - Evidence of ability to work as part of a MDT, sharing administration duties ### Qualifications **Essential** - Possession of MRCP - MBBS or equivalent - Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register for Gastroenterology OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR/Portfolio Pathway application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC - Full GMC registration with a license to practice **Desirable** - Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty - Training Qualification ### Clinical Experience **Essential** - Evidence of sub-speciality learning in Hepatobiliary Medicine - Full JAG certification in EUS and ERCP - Evidence of independent clinical practice - Experienced in making clinical decisions and managing risk **Desirable** - Subspecialty accreditation in Hepatology (CCT) / completion of Hepatology ATP post - 1 year NHS experience ### Audit/Research Experience **Essential** - Experience of & commitment to clinical audit **Desirable** - Evidence of having completed or working towards a higher degree ### Teaching, Audit and Research Experience **Essential** - Evidence and experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students - Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees - Experience of and commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP) - Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty **Desirable** - Specific teaching qualification - Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates - Experience of teaching endoscopy - Attended a recognised teaching training course ### Management and Administrative Experience **Essential** - Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance **Desirable** - Attended a management/leadership course for consultants ## Documents - [hpb consultant jd 2026 (pdf, 848.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10402743) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.