University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
General Internal Medicine Consultant
The closing date is 20 March 2026
Application for this substantive post will only be accepted if you hold full GMC registration with a license to practice and entry on the Specialist Register or anticipating being in receipt of CCT/Professional Portfolio (formally CESR) within six months of interview.
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious, dynamic individual to join our committed and well integrated multidisciplinary team, providing high standard care to the local community. This will be a full‑time, substantive post (10 Programmed Activities).
We are seeking a GIM physician looking for a new challenge, working as part of a team on a 24 bedded GIM ward.
Those with sub‑specialty training will be encouraged to apply.
Applicants are encouraged to clearly exhibit how they meet our criteria in their applications.
The trust is committed to negotiating a suitable relocation package and we can discuss your individual needs on application.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic physician to join the GIM Team at Furness General Hospital.
The post holder would be expected to share in the duties of the care of 24 patients on our GIM ward.
This is a full time (10PA) post incorporating personal SPA time and an opportunity to work with a specialist team should the chosen clinician have a specific interest in a speciality.
There will be an expectation to cover an on‑call 1‑11 rota which attracts a further 1PA and 3% supplement to the right candidate.
About us
The Hospitals are situated on the edge of the Lake District National Park, surrounded by an area of outstanding natural beauty offering superb outdoor and recreational activities, related to the sea, lakes, fells and countryside.
UHMB has a keen interest and extensive involvement in Medical and Dental Education at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. We work in partnership with Health Education England North West (HEENW), the General Medical Council (GMC) and our local medical schools, to provide quality education and training which meets the requirements of these regulatory bodies as well as the Trust's high standards of patient care. UHMBT provide clinical placements for Medical Students from Lancaster Medical School and Medical Students and Student Physician Associates from the University of Central Lancashire. We also provide training for our doctors in training, specialty doctors and GP trainees as well as supporting the development of our consultant educators.
Job 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 https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Qualifications/Skills
* Full registration with the General Medical Council MRCP or equivalent.
* Certificate of completion in specialist training (CCT) in general internal medicine (GIM) and geriatric medicine or within 6 months of completion of training at the time of interview.
* MD or PhD degree.
Experience
* Broad exposure to medical diseases and the management of these.
* Comprehensive patient management, ability to train/supervise junior medical staff and medical students.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rata
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