Job overview
Are you an enthusiastic Acute Physician looking to make a real difference in a forward-thinking and supportive department?
We are seeking a Consultant in Acute Medicine to join our expanding team, delivering high-quality acute medical care across Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley & South Ribble Hospital.
Working within our established Acute Medicine service, you will provide consultant-led care across our Acute Medical Units (AMU), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and Acute Assessment Unit (AAU), leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver timely, compassionate and innovative patient care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Provide expert care for patients presenting with acute medical conditions.
- Lead and develop ambulatory emergency care pathways to reduce unnecessary admissions.
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across both hospital sites.
- Teach, supervise and inspire medical students and postgraduate doctors in training.
- Lead quality improvement projects and help shape the future of Acute Medicine.
- Build strong relationships with primary care and community services to improve patient pathways.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Personal
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment
- Resident within 30 minutes travel time to Preston
Desirable
- Experience of working as line manager
- Experience constructing and managing rota
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in Acute Medicine and General Medicine
- Experience in an Acute Medicine Unit/SDEC
- Experience in medical education
Desirable
- Trained Clinical & Educational Supervisor
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP
- CCT in Acute Medicine - Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
Desirable
- Specialty certificate examination in Acute Medicine (MRCP Acute Medicine)
Aptitudes and Skills
Essential
- Commitment to working as part of a multi-professional clinical team.
- Knowledge of audit
- Evidence of QI involvement
Desirable
- Trained Clinical & Educational Supervisor
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This advert is for Consultant in Acute Medicine with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Royal Preston Hospital. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Acute Medicine role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
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