Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST4-5/ST6+) in the Department of Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

There are two posts available, the first is available from 01 March 2023 until 05 September 2023, and the second is available from as soon as possible until 03 September 2023.

These posts are geared towards furthering a career in Hepatology +/- Liver Transplantation. The posts are available to applicants who are within or beyond Gastroenterology/Hepatology training. The post could be extended subject to satisfactory progress.

Main duties of the job

A breadth of learning opportunities are available, depending on the applicant’s preference. These include various aspects of tertiary Hepatology and Liver Transplantation.  The department undertakes basic, translational and clinical research including alcoholic hepatitis, HCC, NASH and PBC in partnership with the University of Cambridge and Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre. The successful candidate would be able to contribute to the Hepatology on call rota, and contribution to the General Internal Medicine rota may be negotiated.

These posts are not normally accredited as part of a speciality training programme but could be used for purposes as stated above.

In order to be considered applicants must meet the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

Working for our organisation

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Additional contact information

Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to contact:

Dr Bill Griffiths, Consultant Hepatologist and Clinical Director for Hepatology

Email:  bill.griffiths@nhs.net for further details about the clinical training opportunities that are available.