Job overview

The liver transplant service has been the largest in Europe over the last 20 years offering both adult and paediatric transplants.  

King’s has performed 5000 liver transplants and this experience has helped develop active programmes of cell transplantation, including hepatocyte transplants and islet cell transplantation.  

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow to work within King’s Liver transplant.

The adult liver service is comprised of integrated services of hepatology, liver intensive care, liver transplantation,  hepatobiliary medicine/surgery and specialist liver laboratories.  These services closely integrate offering seamless patient care. The services are supported by CPA approved laboratory services in histopathology, viral hepatitis testing and immunosuppressive monitoring.

There are also close links with 5 dedicated liver radiologists. The liver service combines with renal medicine and surgery to form a division with a managerial structure under the Divisional Manager.  There is an Assistant Divisional Manager for Liver & Renal with Service Managers for HPB, Hepatology & Gastroenterology, Senior Liver Transplant Co-ordinator/ Liver Transplantation and Renal.  

The adult Liver Service also combines with paediatric liver services and academics to form the Institute of Liver Studies. The Clinical Director for Liver is supported by a number of lead clinicians for core components of the service.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking to appoint to a senior clinical fellow post to work within King’s Liver Transplant Service to provide and further develop these services for our patients. 

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the consultants in liver transplant surgery. The post holder will gain a broad experience in all aspects of liver transplant surgery and will be given the opportunity to take part in the delivery of a supra-regional specialist service. 

The post is offered on a 24 month fixed term contract. The post holder will receive training in duties of the post as necessary. 

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.