Consultant Hepatologist(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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March 2, 2026
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

Join a Leading Hepatology & Gastroenterology Service in Cornwall

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Hepatologist to join a forward-thinking and well-established Gastroenterology & Hepatology department based in Truro, Cornwall.

Working within Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in the South West, you will contribute to a service recognised for innovation, high clinical standards and commitment to patient-centred care.

This role offers a balanced job plan incorporating clinical service, teaching, governance and the opportunity to develop subspecialty interests within hepatology.

The Role

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Deliver consultant-level care for patients with complex hepatology and gastroenterology conditions.
  • Maintain the highest standards of diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
  • Participate in the day-to-day leadership and service development of the department.
  • Contribute to the on-call rota in line with departmental arrangements.

Endoscopy & Subspecialty Development

  • Deliver therapeutic and diagnostic colonoscopy services.
  • Develop specialist hepatology interests with departmental support.
  • Contribute to service redesign and quality improvement initiatives.

Teaching & Academic Contribution

  • Teach and supervise undergraduate medical students and postgraduate trainees.
  • Contribute to multidisciplinary team education.
  • Engage with academic opportunities, including collaboration with University of Exeter Medical School.
  • Participate in research, with allocated programmed activities (PAs) available.

Governance & Professional Development

  • Actively engage in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement.
  • Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and appraisal.
  • Support revalidation processes in line with General Medical Council standards.

All practice must comply with relevant UK legislation and professional frameworks, including:

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Desirable

  • Higher research degree (MD, PhD or equivalent).
  • Completion of a recognised “Train the Trainers” course.
  • Formal management or leadership training.

Experience & Skills

Clinical Experience

  • Substantial experience in Gastroenterology and Hepatology practice.
  • Competence in therapeutic and diagnostic colonoscopy.
  • Experience in clinical audit and governance activities.

Teaching & Leadership

  • Demonstrated experience teaching medical students and postgraduate trainees.
  • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Personal Attributes

  • Strong clinical credibility and professional integrity.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Analytical and decision-making capability in complex clinical scenarios.
  • Competent IT skills for electronic patient records and reporting.
  • Fluency in English (minimum IELTS 7.5 where applicable).

Additional Requirements

  • Satisfactory DBS clearance.
  • Occupational Health clearance.
  • Three satisfactory references.

Valid right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship available if required).

Ability to travel within and beyond Cornwall; on-call category A rota requires residence within 30 minutes of the hospital.

What We Offer

  • Structured mentoring and coaching support.
  • Dedicated support for appraisal, revalidation and CPD.
  • Opportunities for academic development with University of Exeter.
  • Participation in research with allocated time in job planning.
  • A high-quality working environment in one of the UK’s most scenic counties.

Why Cornwall?

Cornwall offers an exceptional quality of life, combining coastal landscapes with a vibrant local community. Truro provides strong transport links while maintaining the benefits of a smaller city environment.

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