Consultant - Emergency Department

Job summaryApplications for this post will only be accepted if you have Specialist Registration via CCT or Professional Portfolio (formerly CESR). Within 6 months of interview. As a consultant in Emergency Medicine, you will join a highly experienced, multicultural team and benefit from a competitive package which includes 1.5 SPAs (flexible). You will also be able to work the bulk of your SPA time flexibly, by agreement with the Clinical Lead and Directorate Manager. The department utilises a flexible self rostering system to enable medical staff to have greater control over when they deliver their clinical activity, within agreed constraints. In addition, the Trust is heavily involved in both medical education and medical research and there is the opportunity for the right candidate to become involved in sub-specialties, if chosen. In addition, due to the challenges faced by Emergency Medicine across the country, you will also have the opportunity to help influence and shape service delivery for the future. The historic city of Lancaster is situated within easy reach of the Lake District, offering easy access to the lakes and mountains for those who enjoy an outdoor lifestyle. The team have diverse interests and the department supports a healthy work life balance.Main duties of the jobThis post will enhance the Consultant led delivery of Emergency Care to patients attending the Emergency Department of the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. A special interest in Paediatric Emergency care is desirable, but not essential.This post offers candidates the unique opportunity to contribute to the further development of the service. Flexible working patterns are seen as essential to the ability of the Department to provide an optimal emergency service responsive to a changing NHS.About usThis vacancy is at the RLI site. We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.FGH and RLI have full trauma unit status and are closely linked to the Major Trauma Centre at Preston.DetailsDate posted28 July 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 109,725 to 145,478 a year Per Annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference numberLO560726Job locationsRoyal Lancaster InfirmaryAshton RoadLancasterLA1 4RPUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Job description Job responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/Person Specification Essential EssentialFRCEM qualifiedGMC Registered5years Emergency Department experienceDesirableLeadership experience Person Specification Essential EssentialFRCEM qualifiedGMC Registered5years Emergency Department experienceDesirableLeadership experienceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS TrustAddressRoyal Lancaster InfirmaryAshton RoadLancasterLA1 4RPUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS TrustAddressRoyal Lancaster InfirmaryAshton RoadLancasterLA1 4RPUnited KingdomEmployer's website