Job summaryWe are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Consultant with a Specialist Interest in Hepatobiliary Medicine to join our University of Derby and Burton Hospitals (UHDB) team of 5 Hepatology consultants and 8 specialist nurses. Our IQILS (Improving Quality of Liver Services) accredited service is based at the Royal Derby Hospital, where patients have access to a dedicated Hepatology ward.
We are a Level 2 Liver Unit providing comprehensive care for all aspects of hepatobiliary disease including day case paracentesis, liver biopsy, Fibroscan, ERCP, EUS and spyglass cholangioscopy. We are a tertiary referral centre for PTC and TIPSS, supported by 4 GI radiologists.
We hold weekly specialist hepatobiliary cancer MDT meeting with input from cancer surgeons at Nottingham, our local tertiary centre. They also provide specialist outreach clinics at both Derby and Burton. We provide specialist training to Specialty Registrars, including a new Derby-Birmingham Advanced Training Post in Hepatology, and dedicated endoscopy fellows.
We encourage applicants with experience of managing complex hepatobiliary medicine to apply. Provision of EUS and ERCP will form a core part of the post's job plan.
This is a full-time position; part-time or job-share applicants are welcome. If a part-time or job-share person is successful the job content will be discussed with the appointee on a personal basis. Informal visits are welcomed.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will work closely with our 14 luminal gastroenterologists providing a 24/7 gastroenterology and liver service including a daily inpatient endoscopy list and endoscopy nurse supported out of hours GI bleed service. The Royal Derby Hospital has a 7-room endoscopy unit with the latest HD instruments and performs over 20,000 procedures annually.
To provide clinical services to Derby, East Staffordshire and surrounding areas, with colleagues and to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients at the hospitals & clinics at which you have duties and the proper functioning of the department.
To provide continuing care and treatment of patients in your charge and personal performance of clinical duties as agreed and teaching of staff in training, and the multidisciplinary team.
Maintaining flexible arrangements for emergency cover and a provision of cover for colleagues during reasonable periods of leave.
Provision of an out-of-hours service with colleagues including on-call rota commitments
Active participation in undergraduate & post graduate education, including training sessions for resident doctors, medical students and other healthcare staff in the specialty.
Assist in the supervision & training of medical staff/students, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & CPD activity locally & nationally as appropriate
About usAs a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
DetailsDate posted: 26 June 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 320-MDR-8107935-GM
Job locations: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesResponsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust.
Responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as Duties of a Doctor, Good Medical Practice, & the GMC Performance Procedures.
Exceptional requirements to undertake additional duties for limited periods within geographical area specified above or undertake duties at other hospitals in the event of a major disaster or incident.
Commitment to taking part in the annual appraisal process which will be undertaken by a trust approved appraiser
Assist in the supervision & training of medical staff/students, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & CPD activity locally & nationally as appropriate.
Participate in clinical governance activity under local arrangements.
If the appointee has an interest in research this would be supported by the Trust & the Division.
Participate in clinical governance activity under local arrangements.
If the appointee has an interest in research this would be supported by the Trust & the Division.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Possession of MRCP
- MBBS or equivalent
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register for Gastroenterology OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR/Portfolio Pathway application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Desirable- Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty
- Training Qualification
Clinical ExperienceEssential- Evidence of sub-speciality learning in Hepatobiliary Medicine
- Full JAG certification in EUS and ERCP
- Evidence of independent clinical practice
- Experienced in making clinical decisions and managing risk
Desirable- Subspecialty accreditation in Hepatology (CCT) / completion of Hepatology ATP post
- 1 year NHS experience
Management and Administrative ExperienceEssential- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance
Desirable- Attended a management/leadership course for consultants
Teaching, Audit and Research ExperienceEssential- Evidence and experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
- Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees
- Experience of and commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
Desirable- Specific teaching qualification
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
- Experience of teaching endoscopy
- Attended a recognised teaching training course
Audit/Research ExperienceEssential- Experience of & commitment to clinical audit
Desirable- Evidence of having completed or working towards a higher degree
CommunicationEssential- Experience of formal presentations
- Evidence of ability to work as part of a MDT, sharing administration duties
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
