Job summary
One Post Available
Cross site working across Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle & West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven
We are excited to present the opportunity for two capable and experienced specialty doctors within Emergency Medicine at NCIC. The successful candidates will work as part of our 'Senior Decision Maker' rota alongside Higher Specialist Trainees and RCEM Credentialed Senior Advanced Clinical Practitioners
You will be actively involved in departmental management activity, quality improvement, and governance. You will be encouraged to develop your knowledge, skills, and experience in these non-clinical aspects of emergency medicine. You will help provide support and training to our composite medical workforce of postgraduate doctors in training, clinical fellows, and advanced practitioners.
Main duties of the job
* Be involved in the initial reception and management of patients attending the ED.
* As a capable and experienced ST4 clinician, you will be expected to independently manage the department overnight, ensuring the delivery of safe and effective patient care
* Be involved in the full spectrum of Emergency Department patients including resuscitation and assessment of seriously injured and ill patients, dealing with complex cases, paediatrics and minor injuries.
* Assist the consultants and senior nurses in the running of the shop floor, ensuring that patients are seen by appropriate staff in a timely fashion and that junior staff are appropriately supervised along with nursing staff and medical students.
* Assist in maintaining flow of patients through the department and support national Quality Indicators.
* Undertake some administrative responsibilities, for example, reviewing x-ray and pathology results.
* Have the facility under the auspices of the Emergency Consultant to develop special interest for clinical research and to undertake audit projects or support audit projects of the junior medical staff.
* Share the responsibility of conducting an observation ward round in the Emergency Department
* Actively attend, participate and contribute towards teaching sessions for his/her own team as well as colleagues of varying levels
* Maintain and develop own skills and learning
* Maintain professional standards and obligations as set out by the GMC
* Adhere to Trust Policies and Guidelines
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
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 of our Trust
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.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
262-A F
Job locations
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS FT - Cross Site Working
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice.
* MBBS or equivalent medical degree
* Current certification in: ALS/ACLS, ATLS/ETC, and APLS/EPLS
Desirable
* Postgraduate Royal College qualification
* Evidence of attendance at or qualification in expedition wilderness medicine or humanitarian course or qualification in above
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
* At least 4 years post-registration, in training posts or posts with equivalent training and consultant supervision.
* Minimum of 36 months working in Emergency Medicine.
* Minimum of 3 months in Anaesthesia and/or Intensive Care Medicine
* Experience of working in Paediatrics - general or emergency medicine.
* Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
* Ability to know own limitations & when to seek advice
* Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative
* Professional integrity & respect for others
* Can demonstrate successful completion of foundation competencies or equivalent
* Excellent time management - Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative
* Minimum of 12 months working for an NHS organisation
Desirable
* Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects
* Teaching skills
* Presentation skills
Management & Administrative
Essential
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload and delegate responsibilities.
* Ability to maintain accurate, and legible records.
* Awareness of changes in NHS organisation (purchaser, provider and community care)
* Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service.
* Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently.
* Good standard of note keeping, computer skills and Willingness to learn
Desirable
* Experience of Budget management.
* Experience of Staff management
Teaching
Essential
* Demonstrate previous or current teaching experience.
* Ability to motivate and support multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
* Experience of teaching medical students and postgraduate doctors in training and multi-disciplinary teams.
* Evidence of Leadership skills.
* Educational Qualification.
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Desirable
* Experience of and commitment to medical audit.
* Experience of research and Clinical Governance.
Communication skills and abilities
Essential
* Demonstrates skills in spoken and written English. Capacity to adapt language as appropriate to clinical situations.
* Ability to communicate and relate well with other members of staff and patients.
* Demonstrate experience of working in a team, values the input of other health professionals in the team and Trust.
* Ability to deliver presentations.
* Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a multi-cultural community.
* Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs.
* Approachable and effective Multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to work with colleagues to provide continuing care.
* Ability to motivate self and others.
Desirable
* IT Skills.
* Presentation skills.
Continued Professional / Personal Development
Essential
* Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning.
* Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance.
* Participation in appropriate peer review processes.
Personal Attributes
Essential
* High ethical and professional standards Promotes equality and values diversity work with colleagues to provide continuing care.
* Ability to motivate self and others.
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice.
* MBBS or equivalent medical degree
* Current certification in: ALS/ACLS, ATLS/ETC, and APLS/EPLS
Desirable
* Postgraduate Royal College qualification
* Evidence of attendance at or qualification in expedition wilderness medicine or humanitarian course or qualification in above
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
* At least 4 years post-registration, in training posts or posts with equivalent training and consultant supervision.
* Minimum of 36 months working in Emergency Medicine.
* Minimum of 3 months in Anaesthesia and/or Intensive Care Medicine
* Experience of working in Paediatrics - general or emergency medicine.
* Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
* Ability to know own limitations & when to seek advice
* Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative
* Professional integrity & respect for others
* Can demonstrate successful completion of foundation competencies or equivalent
* Excellent time management - Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative
* Minimum of 12 months working for an NHS organisation
Desirable
* Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects
* Teaching skills
* Presentation skills
Management & Administrative
Essential
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload and delegate responsibilities.
* Ability to maintain accurate, and legible records.
* Awareness of changes in NHS organisation (purchaser, provider and community care)
* Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service.
* Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently.
* Good standard of note keeping, computer skills and Willingness to learn
Desirable
* Experience of Budget management.
* Experience of Staff management
Teaching
Essential
* Demonstrate previous or current teaching experience.
* Ability to motivate and support multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
* Experience of teaching medical students and postgraduate doctors in training and multi-disciplinary teams.
* Evidence of Leadership skills.
* Educational Qualification.
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Desirable
* Experience of and commitment to medical audit.
* Experience of research and Clinical Governance.
Communication skills and abilities
Essential
* Demonstrates skills in spoken and written English. Capacity to adapt language as appropriate to clinical situations.
* Ability to communicate and relate well with other members of staff and patients.
* Demonstrate experience of working in a team, values the input of other health professionals in the team and Trust.
* Ability to deliver presentations.
* Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a multi-cultural community.
* Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs.
* Approachable and effective Multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to work with colleagues to provide continuing care.
* Ability to motivate self and others.
Desirable
* IT Skills.
* Presentation skills.
Continued Professional / Personal Development
Essential
* Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning.
* Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance.
* Participation in appropriate peer review processes.
Personal Attributes
Essential
* High ethical and professional standards Promotes equality and values diversity work with colleagues to provide continuing care.
* Ability to motivate self and others.
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications 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 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications 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 details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS FT - Cross Site Working
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
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Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS FT - Cross Site Working
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
Employer's website
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