Job summary This is an outstanding opportunity for consultants to join our team of 13 Acute Physicians at the Acute Medicine Department at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. The acute medical unit (AMU) in Blackburn was established in 1993 and has been the longest continuously operating AMU in the country. The post-holder will actively participate in senior overview of the management of all patients in the department, with consultants present on the unit from 8:00 till 20:30 seven days a week. The Consultant Acute Physicians are supported by 6 Acute Specialty Doctors, 9 Advanced Care Practitioners, 3 Physician Associates, as well as 10 rotating junior doctors. There is a supporting medical on-call team attached to the department 24 hours a day. Out-of-hours consultant cover is provided by the on-call medical consultant. Weekend duties are 12 hours in 6 weeks. On-call overnight duties are at a frequency of 1 in 21 weekdays, and 1 in 21 weekends. The post-holder will participate in quality improvement projects, governance duties, educational activities and departmental meetings, and will undertake administrative duties as required by the Directorate and Divisional Clinical Directors. The appointment is full-time and there will be a requirement for flexible hours in accordance with service needs as they develop. Main duties of the job Sharing the overall responsibilities of the AMU. Hands-on involvement with medical admissions ensuring the timely development of appropriate management plans of patients Employing alternatives to in-patient management where clinically appropriate. Supervision and co-ordination of junior doctors within the unit. Helping to maintain multi-professional systems of care for common conditions. Teaching and training of medical and nursing staff, both informal and formal. Adherence to the clinical governance framework. About us When you walk through the door, one of the first things you'll notice is that the organisation is full of talented people. Not just in the fields of medicine, nursing or diagnostics but in every part of the organisation. Professional and committed people who are all working together in an open and supportive culture. We don't just look at you for who you are now; we look at you for who you could be in the future. We take training seriously and encourage you to do the same. We want staff to develop their capabilities to the full with a range of learning and development opportunities. To enable the Trust and its employees to exceed expectations and to achieve corporate and service aims and objectives, we need to recruit, develop and retain skilled and motivated people through effective people management and development, leading to a high-performance culture. Our main sites include the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital as well as a number of smaller community led sites. Details Date posted 21 May 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 435-MQ44-25 Job locations Royal Blackburn Hospital Haslingden Road BLACKBURN BB2 3HH Job description Job responsibilities Detailed Job Description Attached............................................................................................................ Job description Job responsibilities Detailed Job Description Attached............................................................................................................ Person Specification Attainments Essential Full Registration with General Medical Council Inclusion on Specialist Register or due admission to register within 6 months MRCP or equivalent ACLS/ALS Desirable Higher Degree Person Specification Attainments Essential Full Registration with General Medical Council Inclusion on Specialist Register or due admission to register within 6 months MRCP or equivalent ACLS/ALS Desirable Higher Degree 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). Additional information 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). Employer details Employer name East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Royal Blackburn Hospital Haslingden Road BLACKBURN BB2 3HH Employer's website http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Royal Blackburn Hospital Haslingden Road BLACKBURN BB2 3HH Employer's website http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Royal Blackburn Hospital, Haslingden Road, BB2 3HH BLACKBURN, United Kingdom