The closing date is 23 August 2026Job summaryApplications are invited for the post of Consultant in Hepatology (specific interest in HCC) and Liver Transplantation at Addenbrooke's Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This post is available to commence from January 2027.
The postholder will be expected to contribute to the local and regional in-patient and out-patient Hepatology and Liver Transplant service at CUH.
Main duties of the jobThe candidate must have the ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems and be able to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of hepatology and liver transplant patients.
You will be fully registered with the GMC or be eligible for entry onto the Register or be within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of interview, with subspecialty Hepatology accreditation.
Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.
About usThe applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
DetailsDate posted: 24 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 180-CON-5455
Job locations: Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person SpecificationQualificationsStandardsProfessionalismClinical SkillsSpecialty Specific Skills- Specialty specific skills related to the post
Commitment to Clinical Governance- Commitment to Clinical Governance, improving quality of patient care
Communication SkillsPersonal SkillsUnderstanding of the NHSCommitment to ongoing Professional Development- Commitment to ongoing Professional Development
Person SpecificationQualificationsStandardsProfessionalismClinical SkillsSpecialty Specific Skills- Specialty specific skills related to the post
Commitment to Clinical Governance- Commitment to Clinical Governance, improving quality of patient care
Communication SkillsPersonal SkillsUnderstanding of the NHSCommitment to ongoing Professional Development- Commitment to ongoing Professional Development
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Hepatology Clinical LeadDr Bill Griffiths
bill.griffiths@nhs.net
01223586641