Consultant Hepatologist

We believe our patients deserve the best possible care, local to home in a safe, clean and positive environment. We work towards the same high standards as our specialist tertiary centres for the delivery of the services we provide. We aim to put the patients as the focus in all that we do and provide excellent clinical care. We want to develop and expand our Hepatology Services, and we are looking to appoint a colleague with ambition, enthusiasm and a commitment to quality clinical care. The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including: Administrative duties associated with patient care. Leadership, development and organisation of the services in his/her charge in line with the Trust's business plans. Liaison and communication with the Clinical Lead, Divisional Director and Divisional Operations Manager for the Clinical Business Unit.

The job plan is anticipated to contain 10 Programmed Activities. 8.5 PAs of direct clinical care and 1.5PA of supporting professional activities per week. This post is to enhance the existing Hepatology team at North West Anglia Foundation Trust and works closely with the Gastroenterology Team. Outpatient clinics will take place at a NWAFT site on a weekly basis. There will be an option for time in lieu or additional payment if extra duties are covered by prior agreement. There will be appropriate administrative and secretarial support for this role. This is an outline program, and the post holder will be expected to discuss and agree a detailed job plan including personal and professional objectives with be discussed with the clinical leads in Gastroenterology and Hepatology within 3 months of their start date. The post-holder should have extensive experience in Hepatology. They will fully contribute to the administrative, teaching and research activities within the trust as well as taking responsibility for delegated areas according to their interests and availability. The Clinical Lead is responsible for delegating these responsibilities.