Overview
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).
The CotE team at FGH consists of 2 substantive CotE/Stroke physicians who are based on the 34 bedded elderly care/general medicine/stroke ward and who also in reach to the ED for front door Frailty and stroke assessments, orthopaedics and the 20 bedded community ward. Consultants are supported by 3 ACPs in Frailty, Nurse Consultant and 5 ACPs in stroke, front door and stroke therapy support. Those with sub-specialty training in stroke medicine 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 Care of the Elderly Team at Furness General Hospital. The post holder would be expected to share in the duties above to allow for expansion of services including Virtual ward to support the increasing number of elderly patients attending FGH. There is an active Day Hospital at FGH where daily clinics including Falls/TIA/General medicine are carried out. This is a full time (10PA) post incorporating on call and personal SPA time. There will be an expectation for the right candidate to work on a 1 in 11 medical on call rota which will attract 1 PA additional and 3% supplement.
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 provides 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.
Details
Date posted: 26 February 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 331-B1740226
Job locations: Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 4LF
Job Description and 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 by visiting the website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Essential
* 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.
Desirable
* 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
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.
* 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.
* UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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