Clinical Associate in Hepatology

4 weeks ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

This role is a temporary six-month appointment designed to provide coverage for an established Clinical Associate position within the Hepatology team. The selected individual will collaborate with both medical and surgical teams to enhance care delivery across various settings, including inpatient management and the treatment of both acute and scheduled admissions. This position was created to bolster the existing medical and surgical teams within the hepatology unit.

The Paediatric Liver Unit at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is a multi-disciplinary service that caters to children with liver diseases, acute liver failure, and those requiring liver and small bowel transplants, as well as addressing a variety of hepato-biliary surgical conditions.

Located on Ward 8, the unit features 15 beds, which include a 6-bed high dependency unit, 6 isolation rooms, a dedicated elective surgical bed, a small bowel transplant assessment bed, and two low dependency beds for elective admissions.

The unit collaborates closely with the transplant service at a leading NHS Foundation Trust, including transition clinics and various departments within the organization.

The guiding principle of the Liver Unit is to deliver family-centered care, supported by a robust multi-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

  • Work in close partnership with the medical and surgical postgraduate doctor teams.
  • Contribute to the achievement and maintenance of targets related to patient care.
  • Assist in the development of efficient care pathways in line with best practices and national standards.
  • Support initiatives related to national audits.
  • Actively participate in the advancement of the specialty within the Trust.

The role will be supervised by the duty consultant and an educational supervisor to facilitate career development.

Clinical Duties

The Clinical Associate will assist the medical and surgical teams in managing a specific caseload of patients within the specialty. Responsibilities will include:

  • Taking comprehensive medical histories and conducting physical examinations.
  • Performing clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, cannulation, and small bowel stoma biopsies.
  • Supporting the management of children with various liver diseases and providing peri-operative care for procedures including endoscopy, liver biopsy, hepatobiliary surgery, and transplantation.
  • Developing specialized knowledge and expertise in the field, serving as a resource for the clinical team and allied health professionals.

About Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

This Trust is the first of its kind in the UK, established to enhance the quality of physical and mental health care for women, children, and families. By uniting our hospitals, we aim to provide more seamless care and invest in advancements in specialist treatments and world-class neonatal and fetal services.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a leading specialist pediatric center with an international reputation in several domains, while Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of the two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, known for its high-volume maternity services.

Our Trust is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, encouraging applications from all segments of the community who meet the criteria for the role, irrespective of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Application Process

For a comprehensive overview of this opportunity, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. When submitting your application, ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the job description and person specification, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and professional registration details.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to reviewing your application.

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