About UsThe Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies (RW-ILS) is at the forefront of delivering world-leading discovery science and translating it into impactful solutions for patients with liver disease. By working closely with local public and patient groups throughout the research journey, we ensure our innovations are relevant, transformative, and centred around patient needs.
As a pioneering collaboration between the Foundation for Liver Research, King's College London, and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we bridge the gap between cutting-edge science and real-world patient outcomes. Our approach integrates clinical expertise with advanced research to tackle liver disease from every angle.
We are driving excellence across five research themes:
- Transplantation, Advanced Therapies & Regenerative Medicine
- Steatotic Liver Diseases
- Cirrhosis & Gut-Liver Axis
- Hepatobiliary Cancer
- Paediatric Hepatology & Rare Diseases
About the roleThe Clinical Senior Lecturer in Hepatology will play a pivotal role in advancing the Faculty's academic strategy by leading high-impact research into liver disease and contributing to the education of the next generation of healthcare professionals. This position combines clinical and academic expertise to drive innovation in liver studies and translational medicine. The appointee will foster interdisciplinary collaborations, deliver research-led education, and mentor early-career researchers, ensuring King's College London remains at the forefront of addressing contemporary healthcare challenges.
The role will involve conducting and leading high-impact research aligned to the research themes of the Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies (RW-ILS), while developing and maintaining an externally funded research programme.
Core outputs will include: publishing high-quality research outputs in peer-reviewed journals, enhancing the Faculty's research profile and supporting its Research Excellence Framework (REF) submission; fostering interdisciplinary collaborations within the Faculty and with external research groups, including national and international partners; providing research-led teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including the MBBS, MSc, and PGCert courses, ensuring alignment with the Faculty's education strategy; supervising and mentoring PhD students and early-career researchers, promoting a culture of innovation, excellence, and academic development; contributing to the design and delivery of teaching modules; participating in clinical activities within the NHS, maintaining professional accreditation and ensuring the integration of clinical expertise with academic responsibilities; actively engaging in academic administration and committee work as required, contributing to the Faculty's strategic and operational goals.
This is a full time post (40 hours per week) and you will be offered an indefinite contract.
About YouTo be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria- PhD (or equivalent) qualified in relevant subject area
- GMC Registration
- Proven Research Track Record - demonstrable expertise in hepatology or a related field, with a history of high-quality, peer-reviewed publications and successful research funding applications
- Clinical Expertise - significant clinical experience in hepatology, meeting the standards for NHS consultant-level practice, with a commitment to integrating clinical care with academic research
- Teaching Excellence - evidence of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Experience teaching small and large groups. Evidence of engagement with teaching delivery
- Leadership and Collaboration Skills - proven ability to lead research projects, mentor early-career researchers, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration within academic and clinical settings.
- Analytical and Data Science Proficiency - experience with data analysis techniques
Desirable criteria- International Research Collaboration - evidence of working with international research groups or consortia, contributing to global perspectives on liver diseases and advancing multi-centre studies
- Experience in Quality Improvement (QI) - a track record of leading or contributing to clinical quality improvement initiatives within the NHS, with measurable impacts on patient care
- Engagement with Public or Patient Involvement - experience in integrating public and patient involvement (PPI) into research or clinical practice, enhancing the relevance and impact of research outcomes
- Recognition in the Field
Downloading a copy of our Job DescriptionFull details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click "Apply Now". This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.
Further InformationWe pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.
We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.
As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.
We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.
To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ' How we Recruit ' pages.
Interviews are due to be held on Mon 30 June in the afternoon.
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and Occupational Health clearances.
