Job overview

Applications are invited from Specialist Registered Consultants or those that are in the process of obtaining your CCT/ CESR within six months of interview.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Rheumatology team
within the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation
Trust. We are seeking a clinician with imagination, drive and
commitment to work in Morecambe Bay. You will be required to have appropriate experience in rheumatology and hold or be within 6 months of obtaining certification from the General Medical Council (CCT).

You will be expected to:

Provide specialist out-patient opinion and case management;

To contribute in the ongoing development of rheumatology services
for the local population across the Bay.

The role also involves participation in training and educational
activities , administrative, teaching, continuing medical education
and audit activities whilst maintaining clinical excellence within the
service.

We would be interested to hear from candidates that may also wish to undertake a dual specialty role.

Expected interview date is likely to be mid/late-March 2026.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking 2 consultant clinicians with imagination, drive and commitment to work across Morecambe Bay.

These are full time position(s), but applications would be welcome from those wishing to work less than full time.

Please see the attached Job Description for a comprehensive indication of the role.

Principal activities will include:

• Delivery of Outpatient clinics
• Making early diagnosis and treatment decisions for patients
• Requesting appropriate diagnostics
• Reviewing diagnostic results
• Maintaining comprehensive records utilising the Trust's ePR
• Attendance and input at MDTs
• Undertaking clinical audits
• Supervision of junior medical staff
• Other associated medical reviews and input in line with GMC requirements, Trust expectations and individual tailored competencies.

Job Plans will be agreed with successful individuals ahead of the commencement of employment.

Working for our organisation

Situated on the edge of the picturesque Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, UHMBT operates sites at Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as from a number of community-based premises across Morecambe Bay.

The FGH and RLI sites are Acute General Hospital sites with Type 1 Emergency Departments, whilst WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, alongside an Urgent Treatment Centre. All three hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. 

As a diverse organisation, we offer excellent support for staff from all backgrounds, with various support groups led by staff to help successful candidates settle in the area.

This is a geographically attractive area within easy reach of all major cities via the national rail network, with cities such as Carlisle, Liverpool, Manchester and Preston within 1-2 hour's travel time. Candidates interested in an outdoor lifestyle will enjoy access to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks alongside the seafront and activities of Morecambe Bay.

Local schools are noted as providing excellent education via the Royal Lancaster Boy's Grammar School and the Lancaster Girls Grammar School alongside a good selection of mixed-sex and private education establishments in easy access.