Job summary
The successful candidate will play a major role in the modernisation of the emergency care pathway following the introduction of the national Clinical Quality Indicators and through an extensive programme of development in the Trusts and health economy emergency flow improvement programme.
This is an exciting opportunity for beginning the expansion of emergency provision at the Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital. We recognise the need to invest in our staff and support specialist skill development.
You will have excellent clinical skills and the ability to lead on the shop floor. You will be expected to be active in the teaching and supervision of all multi-disciplinary staff. We wish to continue to build our reputation as well as advancing standards of clinical care that are at the cutting edge of our specialty. We are looking for applicants who will contribute towards this and who will help us to drive the development of modern emergency care in our local health community.
Main duties of the job
Your job will have variety and challenge delivering care between our two unique hospital sites. You will find a great balance of a busy extended Trauma Unit seeing a case mix of complex major trauma being distant from our Regional Major Trauma Centre and you will also work in a rural setting with the ability to develop extended clinical skills and lead an established composite workforce.
The Cumberland Infirmary site has annual footfall of approximately 55,000 pts per year (11,000 Paeds cases). The department has a co-located OOH GP service run by Cumbria Health On Call (CHOC). We run an active Clinical fellowship programme and our trainee ACP programme has received national acclaim. Three of the Consultants contribute to the NHS England Clinical Educator programme, and other Consultant interests include Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine and Education/Simulation.
We have flexibility within our job plans to accommodate candidates with unique skill sets, so whether it’s Simulation, Research, Intensive Care, PHEM or Paediatrics we want you and will value your special interests.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We are responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of safe, high quality care every time.
* Being a clinically led organisation
* Quality and safety at the heart
* A positive patient experience every time
* A great place to work
* Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Details
* Date posted: 04 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 262-A-24-6820395-D
* Job locations: CIC or WCH - Cross site working, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Job description
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. You must be on the Specialist Register in order to be eligible for appointment to this level of post. Relocation assistance of up to £8,000 may be available for successful applicants moving to the region.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* Completed Higher Specialist Training in Emergency Medicine or evidence of equivalent competency
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed date within 6 months of interview) or CESR
* Full GMC Registration
* European Community Rights
* Provider status at ALS, ATLS and either PALS or APLS
Desirable
* Fellow of College of Emergency Medicine
* Subspecialty training in Paediatrics
* Interest in developing use of Ultrasound (FAST)
* Instructor status in ATLS/APLS/ALS/ETC
Experience and Knowledge
* High level of clinical experience and competence in Emergency Medicine
Desirable
* Commitment to teaching and developing links with Acute Medicine or Primary Care
Teaching
* Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
* Desirable: teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates and teaching non-medical health professionals
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
* Experience of medical audit and clinical governance
* Desirable: supervise postgraduate research; publications in referred journals
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.
Disclosure and Sponsorship
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure may be required. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications.
Guidance on criminal records checks for overseas applicants and other requirements are provided in official guidance.
Employer details
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address: CIC or WCH - Cross site working, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Website: ncic.nhs.uk
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