Job summary
You will join our Consultant-led Emergency Medicine team across UHMBT, delivering senior-level care, clinical oversight, and operational leadership to ensure the safe, efficient, and patient-centred management of acute presentations. This role supports our integrated, multi-site model including EDs, UTC, and alongside medical SDEC services at RLI
1.Clinical Leadership & Direct Patient Care
Senior Clinician Duties: Provide expert assessment, resuscitation, diagnosis, and treatment of undifferentiated adult and paediatric emergencies on a 24/7 rota
Team Leadership: Lead resuscitation and major incident responses, oversee designated clinical areas (e.g. majors, resus, CDU/SDEC), and coordinate with nursing and junior medical staff
2. Governance, Safety & Quality
Audit & Clinical Governance: Design, lead, and implement audit and QI projects to ensure high-quality, safe care
Incident Management: Participate in safety rounds, major incident planning, and incident reviews
3. Education & Supervision
Training Role: Supervise and mentor junior medical staff (STs, F2s, RCP trainees), nursing staff, paramedics, medical students, and others
Teaching & CPD: Participate in departmental teaching, simulation training, and ensure ongoing professional development (FRCEM, appraisal, revalidation)
4. Operational Management
Service Planning: Contribute to workforce planning, job planning, rota design, and ensuring coverage aligns with RCEM recommendations (e.g. consultant presence during peaks)
Main duties of the job
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Provide senior-level assessment, resuscitation, diagnosis, and ongoing management of undifferentiated emergency presentations
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Lead resuscitation teams in major incidents (trauma, cardiac arrest) and run specific ED areas (e.g., Resus, Majors, SDEC/CDU)
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Supervise junior doctors, nurse practitioners, and other clinical staff at the bedside, ensuring safe, senior review.
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Conduct regular ED safety rounds and oversight of clinical management plans.
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Participate in clinical governance, audits, incident reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
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Contribute to guideline development, risk management strategies, and performance monitoring .
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Act as clinical and educational supervisor to junior/regional trainees, medical students, and allied health staff.
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Organise and deliver teaching sessions--both formal (simulations, life support courses) and informal ward-based training.
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Participate in daily job-planning and appoint consultant rota (including on-call, nights & weekends).
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Ensure smooth patient flow: aim for timely discharge, admissions, or transfers.
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Oversee resource use--staffing cover, equipment selection, and cross-trust collaboration .
About us
We operatefrom 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 healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.Clinical Care & Operational Leadership
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Provide senior medical assessment, resuscitation, diagnosis, and management across all ED areas.
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Lead resuscitation and trauma teams during major incidents.
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Oversee patient flow, ensuring timely decisionmaking, safe disposition, and throughput; support ambulance diversion protocols.
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Governance, Audit & Quality Improvement -
Chair regular ED safety rounds, participate in incident reviews, and drive clinical audit and guideline updates.
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Lead improvement projects focused on performance targets (e.g., 4hour standard, admission avoidance).
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Teaching & Workforce Development -
Act as Educational/Clinical Supervisor for Foundation and Specialty trainees, Lancaster Medical School students, and ACPs.
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Deliver formal and informal teaching, including simulation and Life Support courses; supervise junior staff on ED floor.
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Strategic & Service Development -
Contribute to ED jobplanning and rota architecture, including outofhours service delivery.
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Support integrated care pathways: ED, SDEC, acute medicine, primary/community care (Better Care Together).
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Participate in Trust meetings, workforce planning, and EDspecific committees; engage with commissioners and system partners.
5.
Research & Academic Activity -
Engage with portfolio research and quality improvement initiatives within Emergency Medicine, supported by UHMBTs academic strengths.
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Contribute to regional/national research networks and disseminate findings through presentations or publications.
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Administration, Revalidation & Professional Development -
Attend clinical governance, operational, and education committees; undertake recruitment and appraisal duties.
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Maintain BLS, ALS/ATLS/APLS certifications and meet GMC revalidation and CPD requirements
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
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/
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.Clinical Care & Operational Leadership
-
Provide senior medical assessment, resuscitation, diagnosis, and management across all ED areas.
-
Lead resuscitation and trauma teams during major incidents.
-
Oversee patient flow, ensuring timely decisionmaking, safe disposition, and throughput; support ambulance diversion protocols.
2.
Governance, Audit & Quality Improvement -
Chair regular ED safety rounds, participate in incident reviews, and drive clinical audit and guideline updates.
-
Lead improvement projects focused on performance targets (e.g., 4hour standard, admission avoidance).
3.
Teaching & Workforce Development -
Act as Educational/Clinical Supervisor for Foundation and Specialty trainees, Lancaster Medical School students, and ACPs.
-
Deliver formal and informal teaching, including simulation and Life Support courses; supervise junior staff on ED floor.
4.
Strategic & Service Development -
Contribute to ED jobplanning and rota architecture, including outofhours service delivery.
-
Support integrated care pathways: ED, SDEC, acute medicine, primary/community care (Better Care Together).
-
Participate in Trust meetings, workforce planning, and EDspecific committees; engage with commissioners and system partners.
5.
Research & Academic Activity -
Engage with portfolio research and quality improvement initiatives within Emergency Medicine, supported by UHMBTs academic strengths.
-
Contribute to regional/national research networks and disseminate findings through presentations or publications.
6.
Administration, Revalidation & Professional Development -
Attend clinical governance, operational, and education committees; undertake recruitment and appraisal duties.
-
Maintain BLS, ALS/ATLS/APLS certifications and meet GMC revalidation and CPD requirements
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
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/
Person Specification
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Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise.
- Completion of a recognised training programme in Emergency Medicine leading to a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or eligibility for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM) or an equivalent qualification
- Extensive experience and a high level of competence in Emergency Medicine, including adult and paediatric care.
- Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to complex problems, demonstrating clear and logical thinking.
- Ability to perform effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team and to motivate and develop staff.
- Evidence of leadership skills within an Emergency Department setting and commitment to delivering a comprehensive and sustainable ED service
Desirable
- Subspecialty accreditation in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) or Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine
- Advanced Life Support (ALS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), and Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) provider status.
- Instructor status in ALS, ATLS, or APLS.
- Enthusiastic and able to inspire others.
Person Specification
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Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise.
- Completion of a recognised training programme in Emergency Medicine leading to a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or eligibility for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM) or an equivalent qualification
- Extensive experience and a high level of competence in Emergency Medicine, including adult and paediatric care.
- Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to complex problems, demonstrating clear and logical thinking.
- Ability to perform effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team and to motivate and develop staff.
- Evidence of leadership skills within an Emergency Department setting and commitment to delivering a comprehensive and sustainable ED service
Desirable
- Subspecialty accreditation in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) or Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine
- Advanced Life Support (ALS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), and Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) provider status.
- Instructor status in ALS, ATLS, or APLS.
- Enthusiastic and able to inspire others.
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.
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.
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).
