Trust Doctor

Applicationsare invited for a Research Fellowship available from September 2026 for 12months (subject to satisfactory progression) in the Department of Hepatology atSt Jamess University Hospital, Leeds.

Thisis an exciting opportunity to train in one of the leading UK Hepatology centresand contribute to the Leeds Liver Units international reputation fortransplantation.

Thesuccessful candidate will gain experience in all aspects of Hepatologyincluding the assessment of patients with acute and sub-acute liver failure,assessment of patients for treatments such as liver transplantation and TIPSS,patients with a wide variety of complex general Hepatological conditions andwith viral hepatitis. This is a clinical post and the fellow will join the outof hours rota and have the opportunity to undertake audit and contribute toongoing projects in the department.

TheDepartment is affiliated to the University of Leeds with the MRC funded Centrefor Bioinformatics, the Leeds Institute of Data Analysis and the NIHR fundedDiagnostic Evaluation Co-operative.

Candidates should hold full license to practice withthe UK General Medical.

Planned Interview Date 02/03/2026

Main duties of the job

Thesuccessful candidate will contribute to the out of hours rota (1 in 9;resident) on the same basis as other trainees in the department, at registrarlevel responsibility. This is a single tier rota and appropriate experience inmedical specialty training is highly desirable.

Thesuccessful applicant will contribute to the inpatient service delivering careof Liver Transplant and Hepatology patients. They will contribute to the LiverUnits medical out of hours rota. There will also be the opportunity toparticipate in specialty clinics such as viral hepatitis, immune hepatology,primary liver cancer and portal hypertension. The appointee will alsocontribute to the care of patients in the Intensive Care Unit post livertransplant or because of acute liver failure. The Department is also expandingits Community Hepatology service and the appointee would also contribute tothis service.

Other opportunities for learning include a weeklyradiology meeting, a weekly pathology case conference, the transplant MDTmeeting and a weekly training meeting with a wide variety of topics coveredover the year.

About us

TheDepartment of Hepatology forms part of the Leeds Liver Unit and delivers Level2 and 3 liver disease services across a large population within the North ofEngland, including liver transplantation, acute liver failure and complexHepatology services, viral hepatitisservices and a broad range of Hepatology outpatient services.

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Job responsibilities

Applicationsare invited for a Clinical Fellowship available from 1st September 2026 until31st August 2027 in the Department of Hepatology at St Jamess UniversityHospital in Leeds.

Thisis an exciting opportunity to train in one of the leading UK hepatology centresand contribute to the Leeds Liver Units international reputation fortransplantation. The successful candidate will have a research project inhepatology and have the opportunity to gain experience in clinical hepatology.The fellow will join the out of hours rota with equal participation to othertrainees and deliver 2 clinical sessions/week. Research time of 0.4 FTE will beprovided. It is suitable for all higher stages of training includingout-of-programme training and post-CCT training. Candidates must hold havepassed MRCP part 1 and part 2 or equivalent and be wanting to pursue a careerin gastroenterology and ideally, hepatology.

TheDepartment is affiliated to the University of Leeds with the MRC funded Centrefor Bioinformatics, the Leeds Institute of Data Analysis and the NIHR fundedDiagnostic Evaluation Co-operative.

Candidatesshould hold full licence to practice with the UK General Medical Council, haveexperience in gastroenterology or hepatology and be a member of one of the UKsRoyal Colleges of Physicians.

Thefellowship is available to start from 1st September 2026 for a period of 12months initially.

Interested applicants are welcome to contact DrRichard Parker, Consultant Hepatologist and research lead by and Dr Ian Rowe, Academic Hepatologist and HonoraryConsultant and are welcome to visit the department for an informal visit.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Primary Medical Degree
• Must have passed MRCP part 1 and part 2 exams.
• Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
• MDU/MPS or equivalent
• Hold full MRCP
• Holding national training number in gastroenterology looking for (and able to take) out of programme experience

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems. Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues. Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help
• Ability to prioritise clinical need Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk. Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
• Capacity to operate under pressure Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances. Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
• Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty Commitment to personal and professional development
• Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects
• Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality) Capacity to take responsibility for own actions.
• Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent.
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds
• Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people Demonstrates respect for all
• Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving
• Successful completion of relevant skills course(s),
• Ability to receive clinical information from telephone referral service
• Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching
• Evidence of feedback for teaching
• Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course
• Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty
• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which: focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement
• demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum

Other criteria

• Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s) Evidence of self-reflective practice

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current Licence to Practise from, the GMC at intended start date
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
• Professional telephone manner
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Experience

• 4 years experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
• Evidence of achievement of IMTT/ST1competencies in medicine (as defined by the curricula relating to Internal Medical training)
• Previous experience in gastroenterology and/or hepatology in core training post.
• Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff. Capacity to work effectively with others.
• Experience in managing complications of cirrhosis.
• Ability to manage acute GI haemorrhage
• Competent at independent insertion of paracentesis drains
• Higher specialist training in gastroenterology or hepatology (holding national training number or CCT).
• Experience in upper GI endoscopy.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.