Consultant Paediatrician FGH
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Barrow in Furness, LA14 4LFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 November 2026
5 days leftJob description
UHMBT are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to apply for a newly created acute consultant paediatrician vacancy based at Furness General Hos...
Furness General Hospital provides a 1:7 on-call to the acute paediatric services including the Special Care Baby Unit where we operate a consultant of the week model
The vacancies would be attractive to individuals looking for either full or part-time employment, working for an organisation who actively promotes a healthy work and home life balance. This beautiful part of the country enables you to discover spectacular landscapes, picturesque villages, along with a warm welcome and rich cultural heritage. Whether you want to take time to explore the fells, splash about on the lakes, take a wild adventure or simply enjoy the peace.
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 websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Application for thissubstantivepost 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.
The successful applicant may be entitled to assistance with removal and other associated expenses for those who may be required to move their home to take up employment with the Trust. This is not a contractual entitlement or guaranteed upon taking up post
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.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical Care units and various Consultant-led services.
We are working towards becoming atruly inclusive organisationbycelebrating inclusion and diversity, and arecommitted to eliminating discrimination,reducing health inequalities,promoting equal opportunitiesandrespect for all of our colleagues and patients.
We are working hard to enhance the health and wellbeing of our workforce,improving the qualityof their working life andvaluing their contributiontohigh quality patient care. Our Flourish at Work is a big part of that.
This post would also be attractive to individuals looking for eitherfull or part-time employment, working for an organisation who activelypromotes a healthy work and home life balance.
The successful applicant may be entitled toassistance with removal and other associated expensesfor those who may be required to move their home to take up employment with the Trust.
Person Spec
Essential
- Full GMC with a licence to practice and entry on Specialist Register or in the receipt of CCT within six months of interview
- Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (or equivalent)
- Completed Specialist Training (or equivalent)
- Completed and up to date with APLS/NLS (or equivalent) and level 3 Child Protection Training
- Acute and non-acute paediatric problems, including medical, surgical, child protection, resuscitation, and neonatal care
- Proven experience in clinical audit
- Experience of clinical supervision of juniors and relevant staff in other disciplines
- Recent active involvement in delivery of Medical Education and multi professional training
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their parents and other relatives and with colleagues in all disciplines
- Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses/ meeting requirements of CPD
- Clinical supervision skills training
- Previous participation in a management role
- Evidence of the development of leadership skills within the work environment
- Completion of Educational Supervision training
How to apply
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First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
26 October 2026
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