Consultant - Emergency Department in Lancaster

Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work. University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Job overview: Applications 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. 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 job: This 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.

Working for our organisation: This 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities: To 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.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL. The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive. The trust operates a No Smoking Policy. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview. We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received. The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.

If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts. Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges: You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.