Consultant in Acute Medicine | Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £113,565 - £150,569 per annum |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Preston, PR2 9HT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Sept 2026 |
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 our
Trust and will be committed to delivering high standards of care.
Thepostholdermaybeexpectedtoworkacrossbothsites RPH and CDH.
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.
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.
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
This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Sep 2026
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