Job summaryAre you an enthusiastic Acute Physician looking to make a real difference in a forward-thinking and supportive department? We are seeking a Consultant in Acute Medicine to join our expanding team, delivering high-quality acute medical care across Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley & South Ribble Hospital. Working within our established Acute Medicine service, you will provide consultant-led care across our Acute Medical Units (AMU), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and Acute Assessment Unit (AAU), leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver timely, compassionate and innovative patient care. The successful candidate will contribute to the continuous improvement of medical services within ourTrust and will be committed to delivering high standards of care. The post holder may be expected to work across both sites RPH and CDH.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will: Provide expert care for patients presenting with acute medical conditions.Lead and develop ambulatory emergency care pathways to reduce unnecessary admissions.Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across both hospital sites.Teach, supervise and inspire medical students and postgraduate doctors in training.Lead quality improvement projects and help shape the future of Acute Medicine.Build strong relationships with primary care and community services to improve patient pathways.About usWhy join us at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals?A supportive department with a strong culture of education, innovation and teamwork.Opportunities to influence service development and clinical leadership.Excellent multidisciplinary support, including Advanced Clinical Practitioners and specialist in-reach services.A comprehensive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme with dedicated study leave and funding.The opportunity to work within a service that is continually evolving to meet the needs of our patients and community. If you are passionate about delivering outstanding acute medical care, developing future clinicians and driving service improvement, we would love to hear from you. Come and help us deliver excellent care while shaping the future of acute medical services in Lancashire.DetailsDate posted19 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number438-CA858Job locationsRoyal Preston HospitalSharoe Green LanePrestonPR2 9HTUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on: What we can offer Job Plan/On-call Requirements The Team
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on: What we can offer Job Plan/On-call Requirements The TeamPerson Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFull GMC RegistrationMBBS or equivalentMRCPCCT in Acute Medicine - Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)DesirableSpecialty certificate examination in Acute Medicine (MRCP Acute Medicine)
Experience
EssentialWide experience in Acute Medicine and General MedicineExperience in an Acute Medicine Unit/SDECExperience in medical educationDesirableTrained Clinical & Educational Supervisor
Health
EssentialMeets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Aptitudes and Skills
EssentialCommitment to working as part of a multi-professional clinical team.Knowledge of auditEvidence of QI involvementDesirableTrained Clinical & Educational Supervisor
Personal
EssentialEffective communication skillsGood organisational skillsWorks well within a multidisciplinary environmentResident within 30 minutes travel time to PrestonDesirableExperience of working as line managerExperience constructing and managing rota
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFull GMC RegistrationMBBS or equivalentMRCPCCT in Acute Medicine - Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)DesirableSpecialty certificate examination in Acute Medicine (MRCP Acute Medicine)
Experience
EssentialWide experience in Acute Medicine and General MedicineExperience in an Acute Medicine Unit/SDECExperience in medical educationDesirableTrained Clinical & Educational Supervisor
Health
EssentialMeets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Aptitudes and Skills
EssentialCommitment to working as part of a multi-professional clinical team.Knowledge of auditEvidence of QI involvementDesirableTrained Clinical & Educational Supervisor
Personal
EssentialEffective communication skillsGood organisational skillsWorks well within a multidisciplinary environmentResident within 30 minutes travel time to PrestonDesirableExperience of working as line managerExperience constructing and managing rotaDisclosure 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
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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 nameLancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Preston HospitalSharoe Green LanePrestonPR2 9HTUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameLancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Preston HospitalSharoe Green LanePrestonPR2 9HTUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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