Consultant Hepatologist

Job Title: Consultant Hepatologist Location: Truro, Cornwall, UK ? Reports to: Care Group Manager/Clinical Director, Medical Director ? Remuneration: In line with national NHS pay scales ? Visa Sponsorship: Available Job Description: Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Consultant Hepatologist to join our progressive and innovative Gastroenterology & Hepatology department. Situated in the beautiful county of Cornwall, our large teaching hospital trust offers a unique opportunity to work in a highly developed and award-winning department. ? Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of Hepatology & Gastroenterology patients. ?
• Develop subspecialty interests and skills with departmental support. ?
• Share responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Gastroenterology & Hepatology department. ?
• Teach and train medical students and post-graduate doctors. ?
• Participate actively in continuing medical education (CME), clinical governance, and audit. ?
• Attend relevant meetings and fulfill duties of the weekly timetable. ?

Qualifications: ?

• GMC Registration with a license to Practice. ?
• GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT (or equivalent) at the time of interview. ?
• MRCP (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians). ?

Desirable:

• Higher Degree (e.g., MD or PhD). ?
• Train the trainers course. ?
• Management course. ?

Experience: ?

• Teaching medical students, peers, and MDT. ?
• Experience in Gastroenterology. ?
• Experience in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance. ?
• Delivery in therapeutic and diagnostic colonoscopy. ?

Skills:

• Strong clinical and personal credibility. ?
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. ?
• Excellent IT skills. ?
• Conceptual and analytical skills. ?
• Fluent English (I.E.L.R.S level 7.5). ?

Additional Requirements:

• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. ?
• Valid visa to work in the UK. ?
• Occupational Health clearance.
• Three satisfactory references. ?
• Access to own transport and ability to travel within and outside the county. ?
• Must live no more than 30 minutes travel from the hospital if on-call rota is category A. ?

Benefits:

• Mentoring and coaching service. ?
• Support for revalidation and CPD. ?
• Opportunity to develop a teaching role and senior roles in the Medical School at Exeter University. ?
• Participation in research with allocated PA for research. ?