Consultant Hepatologist

This is a replacement post and is part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team of 10 Gastroenterology Consultants delivering safe and effective care for Gastroenterology and Hepatology patients. The appointee will be based at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital and run regular Hepatology and Gastroenterology clinics and endoscopy sessions. Supporting the team with the OOH bleed rota on-call together with the ward cover model Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Hospital.

The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultant's duties, responsibilities and objectives. It will cover all aspects of a consultant's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it will provide personal objectives, including details of links to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives. The pattern of work may change in the future to meet local changing needs and annual review meetings will take place in line with the new Consultant Contract, job planning and appraisal arrangements. The appointee will participate in clinical audit. It is expected that the appointee will show a commitment to continuing medical education (CME). To provide care to both inpatients and out-patients to ensure that patients are provided with the highest possible standard of diagnosis, treatment and care in the most effective and timely way.