Consultant Paediatrician - RLI | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Lancaster is seeking a Consultant Paediatrician to join a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will provide healthcare for children and young people while working independently and collaboratively. This role promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers diverse opportunities for professional development within an inclusive workplace. The successful applicant should have full GMC registration and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Assistance with relocation expenses

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Holds full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• Anticipates being in receipt of CCT/Professional Portfolio within six months of interview.

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthcare for Children and Young People.
• Participate in on-call rota covering acute paediatric service and Local Neonatal Unit.
• Enhance existing team of consultant paediatricians.

Skills

Dynamic

Motivated

Ambitious

Independent work

Team collaboration

Paediatric Neurology/Epilepsy interest

Education

Full GMC registration

Entry on the Specialist Register or CCT

Job description

Overview

UHMBT 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.

We are seeking dynamic, motivated and ambitious individuals to enhance our established and expanding team of consultant paediatricians. You will play a vital role in delivering 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.

Special interests

An area of special interest to complement those already available in the Department is welcomed and can be discussed. We are particularly interested in candidates with an interest in Paediatric Neurology/Epilepsy and would support the 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.

Clinical role and on‑call

Royal Lancaster Infirmary provides a 1:8 on‑call rota 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.

Organisation and work life

The vacancies would 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. This beautiful part of the country enables you to discover spectacular landscapes, picturesque villages, along with a warm welcome and rich cultural heritage.

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.

Equality, wellbeing and development

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 also dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of our workforce, improving the quality of their working life and valuing their contribution to high quality patient care. Our Flourish at Work initiative is a big part of that.

Additional information

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 be required to move their home to take up employment with the Trust.

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 website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Qualifications and application

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.

Advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025