Locum Consultant Hepatologist

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

You will join a team of 7 Consultant Hepatologists, to allow for the continuation of current activity and re-organisation of the existing Hepatology service based at the Southampton General Hospital.

You must have a higher degree and experience in research.

Your responsibilities will include provision of a 7 day service for endoscopy and specialty inpatients.

The principal duty of this post is to contribute to providing a comprehensive clinical service to Hepatology patients. .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Inpatient and out patient care to hepatology patients, complementing the sub specialities of the existing consultants. • Support the local liver transplant, the liver cancer patient, the cystic fibrosis patient workload • Provide endoscopy sessions. • Contribute to 7 day working patterns and contribute to out of hours endoscopy rota.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.

This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Proposed interview date: 1st December 2025

This vacancy closes on or before 20th November 2025