# Consultant Paediatrician FGH > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-paediatrician-fgh/8d886ebc-18b5-4e4c-8d39-3ca46ec00faa - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-paediatrician-fgh/8d886ebc-18b5-4e4c-8d39-3ca46ec00faa.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Furness General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Paediatrics - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113565.00 to £150569.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week (Additional PAs to be discussed and reviewed yearly as part of annual job planning) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-21T14:38:26.816Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8207206 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8207206?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview UHMBT are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to apply for a newly created acute consultant paediatrician vacancy based at Furness General Hospital, 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 who will enhance 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, but within a supportive, forward thinking and collaborative team. 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 Undergraduate Education or Safeguarding but would support the pursuit of a SPIN module in another speciality as appropriate 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 Furness General Hospital provides a 1:7 on-call to the acute paediatric services including the Special Care Baby Unit where we operate a consultant of the week model The vacancies would be attractive to individuals looking for either full or part-time employment, working for an organisation who 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. Whether you want to take time to explore the fells, splash about on the lakes, take a wild adventure or simply enjoy the peace. ### Detailed job description and main 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 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 anticipating being in receipt of CCT/Professional Portfolio (formally CESR) within six months of interview. 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. This is not a contractual entitlement or guaranteed upon taking up post ### 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 ### Person Spec **Essential** - Full GMC with a licence to practice and entry on Specialist Register or in the 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) - 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 **Desirable** - Evidence of attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses/ meeting requirements of CPD - Clinical supervision skills training - Previous participation in a management role - Evidence of the development of leadership skills within the work environment - Completion of Educational Supervision training ## Documents - [people strategy (pdf, 109.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2942) - [lgbt network leaflet (pdf, 226.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1741) - [access to work information sheet (pdf, 172.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2427) - [job pack - consultant paediatrician (docx, 464.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10714384) - [royal lancaster infirmary accessibility plan 2017 (pdf, 170.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1025) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.