Consultant Paediatrician - RLI

NHS; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Lancaster is seeking an acute consultant paediatrician. The role involves delivering care for children and young people, with a supportive team encouraging special interests. Full GMC registration is required, alongside experience in clinical audit and leadership skills. This position offers attractive working conditions in a beautiful location.

Benefits

Assistance with relocation expenses

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Full GMC with a licence to practise and entry on Specialist Register.
• Completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) in Paediatrics.
• Up to date with APLS/NLS (or equivalent) and level 3 Child Protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute and non-acute paediatric care.
• Supervise clinical juniors and other relevant staff.
• Engage in Medical Education and multi-professional training.

Skills

Clinical audit experience

Child protection training

Medical education delivery

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Full GMC with a licence to practise

Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics

Completed Specialist Training in Paediatrics

Job description

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust invites applications for a newly created acute consultant paediatrician vacancy based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, on the doorstep of the Lake District, England's largest National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The closing date is 30 September 2025

Overview

We are seeking dynamic, motivated and ambitious individuals who will join our established and expanding team of consultant paediatricians. You will play a vital role in the delivery of healthcare for Children and Young People across the Morecambe Bay footprint, with the ability to work independently within a supportive, forward-thinking and collaborative team.

An area of special interest to complement those already available in the Department is welcome and can be discussed. We are particularly interested in candidates with an interest in Paediatric Neurology/Epilepsy and would support pursuit of a SPIN module if required. We would also support candidates in developing a special interest in these areas if that interest is new to them.

Main duties of the job

Royal Lancaster Infirmary provides a 1:8 on-call to cover both the acute paediatric service and the Local Neonatal Unit, where we operate a separate consultant-of-the-week model for both the paediatric ward and the neonatal unit.

The vacancies would be attractive to individuals looking for either full- or part-time employment, with an organisation that actively promotes a healthy work-life balance. This beautiful part of the country enables you to discover landscapes, villages, and a warm welcome and rich cultural heritage. Whether you want to explore the fells, lakes, or simply enjoy the peace, this role offers that lifestyle alongside a professional career.

About us

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 a truly inclusive organisation by celebrating inclusion and diversity, and are committed to eliminating discrimination, reducing health inequalities, promoting equal opportunities and respect for all of our colleagues and patients.

We are focused on enhancing the health and wellbeing of our workforce, improving the quality of their working life and valuing their contribution to high-quality patient care. Flourish at Work is a big part of that. This post would also be attractive to individuals looking for either full or part-time employment, working for an organisation that actively promotes a healthy work and home life balance.

The successful applicant may be entitled to assistance with removal and other associated expenses for those who may need to move their home to take up employment with the Trust.

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 by visiting our website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

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 anticipate being in receipt of CCT/Professional Portfolio (formally CESR) within six months of interview.

Person Specification

Person Spec

• Full GMC with a licence to practise and entry on Specialist Register or in 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) in Paediatrics
• 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
• Evidence of attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses/CPD requirements
• Clinical supervision skills training
• Previous participation in a management role
• Evidence of development of leadership skills within the work environment
• Completion of Educational Supervision training

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 to submit a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust