Consultant Hepatobiliary Medicine | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £113,565 - £150,569 Plus on call |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Derby, DE22 3NE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Aug 2026 |
Summary
We 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, FibroscanÔ, 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.
The 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
As 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
Key Facts about our Trust:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Responsible 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.
This advert closes on Friday 24 Jul 2026
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