Consultant Hepatologist
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£45,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2113 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (32% match). If the code is right — and Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
Location: Aintree University Hospital
Contract Type: Substantive | Full Time
Salary: In line with NHS Consultant Terms and Conditions
University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (ULHG) is pleased to invite applications for an experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist / Hepatologist with significant experience in HPB medicine and endoscopy to join our team at Aintree University Hospital. This post is a replacement following a recent retirement.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking department in a high-acuity teaching hospital with a strong reputation for clinical excellence. Aintree Hospital is host to the regional Medical Hepatobiliary team with advanced endoscopy performed both with ERCP, cholangioscopy and advanced EUS guided therapeutics to support this service. Tertiary referrals are received from all areas of Cheshire and Merseyside as well as North Wales, the Isle of Man and parts of Lancashire and Staffordshire.
The successful candidate will be based at Aintree and will be supported to grow both clinical and academic interests within a dynamic, well-resourced environment.
Applicants must hold full GMC registration with a licence to practise, MRCP(UK) (or equivalent), and be on the Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT at interview).
We welcome applications from appropriately experienced consultants.
Informal enquiries and visits are encouraged.
Job description
Consultant Hepatologist at Aintree University Hospital
This is a full-time, substantive Consultant post in Hepatology at Aintree University Hospital, part of the University Hospitals Liverpool Group (UHLG). The post holder will join a dynamic and cohesive team of consultants committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and driving continuous improvement across hepatology services.
Clinical Responsibilities
Person specification
Audit Experience
Essential
- Understand principles of clinical audit.
Desirable
- Proven track record in significant audit
- Publication of audit results
Knowledge
Essential
- High standard to support independent practice as a Consultant HPB physician
- Wide experience in HPB endoscopy to include ERCP and EUS
- Endoscopic skills for acute GI bleeding
Desirable
- To have a good understanding of 'Good Medical Practice' from the GMC
- Keen to develop advanced EUS interventions
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCP (UK)
- Full registration with General Medical Council and licence to practise (or eligible for)
- On GMC specialist register CCT For gastroenterology
Desirable
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
- Higher degree such as MD or PhD
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in management of patients with hepatobiliary disease
- Significant experience in working at post CCT level in hepatobiliary medicine
- Evidence of continuing medical education
Teaching & training Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
- Evidence of delivery of education to both undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Evidence of delivering training & education (PGCE)
- Train the Trainer qualification and experience
- Training or education course
Research Experience
Essential
- Understands principles of Research
- Evidence of enthusiasm
Desirable
- Involvement in research
- Publication of research
About the employer
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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This role may be based at one of these CQC-rated locations:
- Broadgreen Hospital
Liverpool
No Approved RatingRated May 2025
- Liverpool University Dental Hospital
Liverpool
OutstandingRated Jul 2019
Matched from the job description. Source: Care Quality Commission.
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2113 going rate of £45,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.