Hepatology Post Graduate Fellow at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Sep, 26

Salary

237047.0

Posted On

28 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Hepatology Management, Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Clinical Research, Endoscopy, Patient Care, Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration, Acute Liver Disease Management, Chronic Liver Disease Management, Clinical Trial Participation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

‘Creating exceptional health care together.’ POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Hepatology Post Graduate Fellow Employment Type: Temporary, Full time Classification: Post Graduate Fellow Salary: $237,047 (pa) Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT Section: Gastroenterology and Hepatology Closing Date: 2 August 2026 Please note: Applications with affiliation to a recruitment agency will not be considered What can we offer you: · City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra · Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital · Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions · 12.5%25 Superannuation · Visa Sponsorship for eligible candidates · Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services About the role: Applications are sought for the 2027 clinical year commencing February 2027 for a period of one year, with possible extenstion. To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must be PGY7+ by February 2027. Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website. Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement 2023 - 2026 The Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit at Canberra Hospital provides consultative and endoscopic services for persons with digestive diseases, including liver and biliary tract disease. The Unit provides: 1. Inpatient care of patients with gastroenterological diseases. 2. Consulting service. 3. Endoscopic procedures. 4. Clinics for patients with liver disease, IBD, inherited gastrointestinal cancer and complex gastrointestinal disorders; and 5. Clinics, support and follow up for participants in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. The Hepatology Service The hepatology service is very well established with 5 consultants and 3 full-time equivalent registered nurses who manage both inpatients and outpatients. The outpatient clinics are being expanded into a multidisciplinary service with access to dietetic and other allied health. There are several clinical and lab based research opportunities available, particularly in the field of hepatocellular carcinoma, MASLD, viral hepatitis and autoimmune hepatitis. There are fortnightly multidisciplinary team-based HCC meetings and weekly case discussions. This is a one-year position intended for an RACP Post Graduate Fellow who has completed the three-year Gastroenterology Advanced Training program and has Conjoint Committee for the Recognition of Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (CCRTGE) Certification for gastroscopy and colonoscopy. The Hepatology Training Program seeks to train the future leaders in hepatology management and will provide the Post Graduate Fellow with the opportunity to develop skills in managing complex liver patients and working collaboratively within MDTs. To that end, the major goals are to: · Develop expertise in the management of patients with acute and chronic liver diseases as both inpatients and outpatients. · Participate in clinical trials of new agents for the treatment of these conditions. · Develop skills in clinical and/or basic scientific research in these conditions. Clinical duties will include outpatient liver clinics, ward consults particularly relating to liver patients, review of patients requiring regular paracentesis, attendance at weekly liver rounds and fortnightly multidisciplinary HCC meetings and other duties encompassed in the clinical management of liver patients. In addition to this, the successful applicant would be required to lead a Rapid Access Clinic, a general gastroenterology clinic and independently perform at least two general endoscopy lists per week. They will be expected to contribute to other activities including participating in the general on-call roster, inpatient care, as well as attend scientific and quality assurance meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to spend 50%25 of time in a service role and 50%25 as the Hepatology Fellow. The Hepatology Fellow will be expected to partake in active research projects that are currently in progress within the unit and to initiate their own projects. It is expected that the successful applicant will take up the position with a research plan already developed and that they will publish at least one paper in a peer-reviewed journal during the year and present at a national or international conference. The fellow would also be able to be expected to be involved in developing protocols for liver disease management Prior to commencement, the successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy For more information regarding the position details click here for the Position Description How to apply or want to know more? Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system and must include: • A copy of a current resumé. • A response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages, outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role. • Two referee reports. At least one from a current supervisor. You can download the referee report template here CHS Contact: Dr Ericka Flores, Unit Director, Ericka.Flores@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The fellow will manage complex liver patients through outpatient clinics and ward consults while leading a Rapid Access Clinic and performing general endoscopy lists. Additionally, they are expected to conduct active research, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and develop liver disease management protocols.