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View AllConsultant Acute Medicine
North West
£113,565 to £150,569 per annum
Consultant in Acute Medicine | Substantive | Near Lancaster, North West England
Location: Furness General Hospital, Barrow-in-Furness, South Cumbria
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 per annum
Contract: Substantive, permanent
Hours: 10 PAs per week | 8.5 DCC, 1.5 SPA, plus 1 PA for on call
On call: 1:11 non-resident
The role
A permanent Consultant post in Acute Medicine at a well-regarded NHS unit in South Cumbria. The Acute Medicine Unit runs as a Centre of Diagnostic Excellence, with senior decision-makers present throughout the day and a genuine commitment to GIM breadth alongside acute medicine.
The unit covers 20 AMU beds with a fully integrated Medical SDEC, receiving patients directly from primary care, ambulance services and the Emergency Department.
What you will be doing
Managing acute medical admissions with a focus on timely assessment and discharge
Supervising junior doctors and ANPs across AMU and Medical SDEC
Supporting and advising the SDEC team day to day
Teaching undergraduate medical students and junior doctors
Participating in the consultant on-call rota
Contributing to governance, audit and service development
What you will need
Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
Specialist Registration, or within 6 months of CCT or CESR at time of interview
Broad experience in acute medicine and general internal medicine
Ability to supervise junior doctors and medical students
Evidence of audit involvement
Enthusiasm for acute medicine in a diagnostic-focused environment
What makes this role worth considering
The job plan is built around you. There is genuine scope to maintain a sub-specialty interest alongside AMU and SDEC duties, with additional sessions negotiable. Part-time applications are welcome.
The unit benefits from strong radiology, pharmacy and GIM specialty support. It is a collaborative, senior-led environment where clinical decision-making is valued at every level.
Furness General Hospital sits on the edge of the Lake District, offering easy access to outstanding countryside and good transport links to major northern cities.
To apply
Send your CV to priyen@indigohealthcare.co.uk or call 0091 8879252151 for a confidential discussion.
Consultant Intensive Care Medicine
North West
£113,565 to £150,569 per annum
Job title: Consultant Intensivist | Furness General Hospital | Permanent and Locum Available
Location: South Cumbria, North West England
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 per annum
Contract: Substantive (permanent) or Locum Consultant (23-month fixed term)
On call: 1:5 non-resident rota
Job overview
An NHS hospital in South Cumbria is recruiting a Consultant Intensivist to join an established team of eight senior decision-makers at Furness General Hospital. The unit delivers Level 2 intensive care locally, operating a stabilise and transfer model for complex Level 3 patients to the main site at Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
The post is supported by a resident SAS on-call team, a daytime ACCP service, and a Critical Care Outreach service. The unit covers a broad range of general hospital services including a busy Emergency Department, maternity, gynaecology, orthopaedic and trauma theatres, ophthalmology and ENT.
Key responsibilities
Participate in a 1:5 Senior Decision Maker on-call rota including prospective cover
Provide non-resident overnight cover of emergency ITU, supervising a dedicated resident anaesthetist
Lead assessment of deteriorating patients for emergency ITU admission
Manage Level 2 care locally; lead treat and transfer decisions for Level 3 patients
Lead pre and post-operative theatre admission management
Contribute to clinical audit, governance and quality improvement
Supervise junior medical staff and participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Essential criteria
Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
FICM or equivalent qualification
FRCA or equivalent higher anaesthetic qualification
Specialist Registration, or within 6 months of CCT/CESR at time of interview
Formal ICM training or equivalent experience in intensive care medicine
Experience managing trauma and surgical emergencies
Broad anaesthetic exposure including laparoscopic, emergency surgical and obstetric cases
Why this role
Furness General Hospital is a friendly district general hospital on the edge of the Lake District, offering an exceptional quality of life alongside a varied and well-supported clinical role. The unit benefits from strong SAS and ACCP support, a low-acuity transfer model for complex cases, and a collaborative consultant team.
Both substantive and 23-month locum contracts are available. CCT or CESR within 6 months of interview is accepted.
To apply
Send your CV to priyen@indigohealthcare.co.uk or call 0091 8879252151 for a confidential discussion.
Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia (General & Obstetric)
North West
£113,565 - £150,569
Job Title: Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia (General & Obstetric)
Location: North West England
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Locum – 23 Months
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 depends on the experience
Job Overview
An NHS Trust in North West England is seeking a Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia to join the Anaesthetic Department .This is a 23-month locum consultant position with a focus on General Anaesthesia and Obstetric Anaesthesia.
The successful candidate will contribute to delivering a high-quality anaesthetic service for surgical and obstetric patients, while participating in the consultant on-call rota for these services. The role involves minimal ICU ward responsibilities, making it particularly suitable for consultants whose primary interest is in general and obstetric anaesthesia.
Key Responsibilities
Provide consultant-level anaesthesia for general surgical and obstetric procedures
Participate in the on-call rota for general and obstetric anaesthesia
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team
Contribute to clinical governance, teaching, and service development
Maintain high standards of patient safety and perioperative care
Essential Requirements
Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
CCT / CESR in Anaesthesia or equivalent recognized training (or ability to work at Consultant level)
Demonstrated experience in General Anaesthesia and Obstetric Anaesthesia
Willingness to participate in consultant on-call duties
Experience working within NHS or equivalent healthcare systems
Why Apply
Long-term locum consultant contract (23 months)
Opportunity to work within a supportive NHS anaesthetic department
Focus on general and obstetric anaesthesia with minimal ICU involvement
Collaborative clinical environment with strong governance structure
Consultant Anaesthetist – 6–12 Month Fixed Term (View to Extend)
East Midlands
£113,565 - £150,569
Consultant Anaesthetist – 6–12 Month Fixed Term (View to Extend)
📍 NHS Trust | UK
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Consultant Anaesthetist to join a well-established NHS Anaesthetic department on a 6–12 month fixed-term contract, with a strong likelihood of extension based on service needs.
This post is ideal for an Anaesthetist seeking NHS consultant-level experience within a structured, consultant-led environment.
🔹 The Opportunity
6–12 Month Fixed-Term Consultant contract (extension anticipated)
Exposure across theatres, perioperative medicine, and on-call services
Supportive multidisciplinary team and established governance framework
Opportunity to contribute to service development and clinical leadership
CESR / Portfolio Pathway (PP) support for suitable candidates
🔹 Candidate Requirements
Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise (essential)
Specialist Registration (or within 6 months) / CESR route candidates welcome
Strong independent anaesthetic practice across elective and emergency work
Commitment to audit, governance, and CPD
International Medical Graduates (IMGs) with appropriate GMC registration and relevant UK or equivalent experience are encouraged to apply.
Please note: GMC sponsorship is not available for this role at Locum Consultant level under current Trust agreements.
If you are an experienced Anaesthetist seeking a stable fixed-term NHS opportunity with progression potential, we would welcome a confidential discussion.
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