Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and manage pediatric patients with acute and chronic liver diseases.
• Evaluate candidates for liver transplantation, including pre-transplant assessment and ongoing management.
• Participate in the care of patients post-transplant, including monitoring for complications and promoting recovery.
• Collaborate with surgeons, transplant coordinators, pharmacists, and nursing staff in the transplant programme.
• Educate patients, families, and medical staff regarding liver diseases and transplant processes.
• Supervise and train junior medical staff and promote a culture of continuous medical education within the department.
• Provide consults to pediatric liver transplant patients.

Education and Training:

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree (recognized by the General Medical Council).
• Completion of a Paediatric Gastroenterology or Hepatology fellowship (or equivalent).
• Additional training in Transplant Hepatology is highly desirable.

Licensure and Certification:

• Full registration with a license to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK.
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH) or equivalent.
• Board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology/Hepatology (if applicable).
• Eligible for UAE License/DHA

Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in pediatric hepatology and management of liver transplant patients.
• Proven clinical skills in managing complex cases in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience in conducting clinical research and publishing in peer-reviewed journals is preferred.
• Currently working and actively involved in pediatric liver transplant center

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with patients and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring junior healthcare professionals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to patient care and a commitment to continuing professional development.