Consultant in Acute Medicine

Job summary
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. The successful candidate will contribute to the continuous improvement of medical services within ourTrust and will be committed to delivering high standards of care. The post holder may be expected to work across both sites RPH and CDH.

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.

About us
Why join us at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals?

• A supportive department with a strong culture of education, innovation and teamwork.
• Opportunities to influence service development and clinical leadership.
• Excellent multidisciplinary support, including Advanced Clinical Practitioners and specialist in-reach services.
• A comprehensive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme with dedicated study leave and funding.
• The opportunity to work within a service that is continually evolving to meet the needs of our patients and community.

If you are passionate about delivering outstanding acute medical care, developing future clinicians and driving service improvement, we would love to hear from you. Come and help us deliver excellent care while shaping the future of acute medical services in Lancashire.

Details
Date posted: 19 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 438-CA858
Job locations: Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Preston, PR2 9HT, United Kingdom

Job 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

Person Specification
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)

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

Health
Essential

• Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).