Consultant Hepatologist

This is a new consultant hepatology expansion post which is supported by the investment in the Hinckley Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC). This is a brand new purpose built two floor health facility situated in the heart of Hinckley. The CDC will operate 7 days a week and will offer an extensive set of diagnostic services which includes endoscopy to meet the healthcare needs of the local population of Hinckley and its surroundings. Ward and specialist work (including inreach and specialist clinics/endoscopy sessions) will be run from the main UHL hospitals sites with further endoscopy and outpatient work at Hinckley Hospital.
There is further investment in the region with a new 6 roomed state of the art endoscopy facility opening in the Summer of 2025 at the LGH site.
You will be joining a team of 5 hepatologists and 2 CNS's. We work closely with infectious diseases in relation to the viral hepatitis clinics, with UHL being the hub for the local hepatitis C treatment network. There is a successful outreach program which means we are one of the highest treating MDTs in the country.
We have close links with the transplant unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, with one of the consultants providing clinics there. We have interventional radiology for TIPSS and transjugular liver biopsies. TACE is performed in conjunction with the oncologists. Fibroscan is available on the LRI site in clinic., + Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.
+ To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of patients.
+ To promote new ways of working and co-ordinating care for patients in the community and to ensure that services are based on effective and integrated partnerships across the health community.
+ Take part in multidisciplinary case conferences.
+ Supervise and train junior medical staff
+ To be involved in appraising and assessing juniors.
+ Teaching, research and administration.
+ To proactively develop the service.
+ Endoscopy and outpatient sessions across the UHL sites and into the community hospitals
+ Ward rounds, GI bleed on call, Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
+ high-quality care for all,
+ being a great place to work,
+ partnerships for impact, and
+ research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
+ we are compassionate,
+ we are proud,
+ we are inclusive, and
+ we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve., To provide Consultant Hepatology services at the University Hospitals of Leicester. To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care, as prescribed in GMC guidance 'Duties of a Doctor', at all times; and ensuring that bad practice is reported, as appropriate. To undertake regular audit and Continuing Professional Development to achieve revalidation.

To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place.
The consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organisation and functioning of their clinical practice. To liaise closely with other specialities, departments and outside agencies in contributing to the objectives of the department. To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trust's 'Critical Incident Policy', are reported either to the Head of Service or Clinical Director or the Medical Director in a timely manner.
It is expected that the post holder will take part in the Department's on-call rota for In-reach and GI Bleed on-call, as well as participating in the ward cover for 21 inpatient hepatology beds across Wards 42 and 43 at the LRI site.
The appointment will be whole time. Any Consultant who is unable for personal reasons, to work whole time, will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with Consultant colleagues.

+ Head of Service for Gastroenterology
+ Head of Endoscopy
+ General Manager
+ Service Manager
+ Matron
+ Consultant Gastroenterology Colleagues
+ Consultant Hepatology Colleagues
+ Consultant Hepatobiliary Colleagues
+ Interventional Hepatobiliary Radiology Colleagues
+ Acute Medical Physician colleagues
+ Senior nursing staff in Endoscopy across all 3 sites
+ All other members of the Gastroenterology MDT
+ Infectious Disease Physicians in Hepatitis MDT, Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.