Interviews will be held on 19th May 2023.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Consultant to join our Hepatology team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. The successful candidate will be expected to have sub-speciality Hepatology accreditation, and to share their expertise in supporting and developing a forward-thinking service. They will join the existing 4 substantive Hepatologists in delivering high quality Hepatology care to the growing outpatient population and support in-patient management of patients with liver disease. A sub-speciality interest is preferable to complement the existing team.

UHCW has an established high quality Hepatology service supported by 2 specialist Hepatology Nurses, 2 viral hepatitis nurses, and 3 alcohol specialist nurses (soon to be 5, as a further 2 have just been appointed). We have a 5-day per week alcohol care team but are hoping to expand to a 7-day service in the future. We have a dedicated fast-track jaundice clinic run by specialist nurses and supported by the hepatology consultant body. At present we have a dedicated metabolic liver clinic, HCC and autoimmune liver clinics. There is a comprehensive GI bleed service, with interventional radiology and TIPPS service on site.

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Provide a comprehensive Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endoscopy, and Nutrition service to patients in Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
• Be expected to have experience in a wide range of gastroenterological conditions and to work with colleagues to deliver the service in the Trust.
• Undertake unselected endoscopy lists booked to a standard template.
• Take responsibility for patients under your care. Provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.
• Participate in the development of the gastroenterology service, treatment protocols and guidelines and the greater knowledge in the management of gastroenterology conditions.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For further information on this Consultant post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
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Experience / Knowledge
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Management & Administrative
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Teaching & Training
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Research, Audit & Clinical Governance
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Communication skills & abilities
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Continued Professional / Personal Development
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
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