North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

General Medicine Locally Employed Doctor Trust Registrar level

The closing date is 20 October 2025

Job summary

General Medicine Locally Employed Doctor

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is at a truly exciting time of transformation. Through our Trust Strategy we will achieve the delivery of safe, accessible, high quality and sustainable healthcare services in North Cumbria for the next generation.

The Trust is committed to the long term development of a culture of continuous improvement as a way of working across all areas of the organisation to respond to changes in health care need and demand. The post holder will be expected to be flexible and open to changes, to identify opportunities for improvement and to play an active role in developing, implementing and sustaining improvements to working practices and patient services.

Applications are welcome from candidates who have completed the Foundation Programme (or equivalent) and are wishing to gain experience in General Medicine. This is a permanent role which will give you a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and time to plan your future career. The post holder will be based on one of a number of medical speciality wards and may rotate between these areas to meet the staffing needs of the service and to allow enhanced training opportunities.

Educational Supervision

An educational supervisor will be assigned to you to provide support. Appraisal is carried out at regular intervals, and forwarded to the specialty lead.

Main duties of the job

Duties and opportunities include:

  • Acute inpatient care of patients with and general medical pathology, some with renal disease
  • Supporting Consultant led ward rounds, daily Consultant board rounds with associated learning opportunities
  • Liaison with allied clinical specialties and support junior colleagues
  • Opportunity to attend and contribute towards junior doctor teaching, gain feedback and develop your teaching and presentation skills
  • Opportunity to take part in audit and quality improvement work with a view to regional and national presentation, with Consultant level support and guidance where necessary
  • Opportunity to attend clinic, and gain experience caring for patients on dialysis and after transplantation.
  • Contribute towards evening, weekend and night-time working (1:14)

Please see full job description and personal specification for details.

In the course of his/her work the job holder liaises with nursing, professional and technical, social work and administrative staff.

You will need to flexible and up for a challenge, working within a fast paced environment, working with likeminded people and having the benefit of being supported by a fabulous team. You may be redeployed to alternative medical wards at times of increased staffing pressure; this should be seen as an opportunity to gain different skills and valuable experience.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.

  • Being a clinically led organisation
  • Quality and safety at the heart
  • A positive patient experience every time
  • A great place to work
  • Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year Salary will be increased due to out of hours / weekend working

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-25-7451315

Job locations

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy foreligiblevacancies.

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Important Information

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:

  • Junk Mail is checked regularly

Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:

  • youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
  • the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email:helpline@nacro.org.uk

Unlock Tel: 01634 247350,emailadvice@unlock.org.ukor complete theonline form on the Unlock website

Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2ndDecember and the new cost will be

Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

These schemes are subject to availability

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy foreligiblevacancies.

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Important Information

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:

  • Junk Mail is checked regularly

Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:

  • youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
  • the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email:helpline@nacro.org.uk

Unlock Tel: 01634 247350,emailadvice@unlock.org.ukor complete theonline form on the Unlock website

Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2ndDecember and the new cost will be

Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

These schemes are subject to availability

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration MBBS or equivalent with license to practice
  • Completion of Foundation Programme or equivalent
  • MRCP or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • At least six months experience working in the UK as a doctor
  • Minimum of 4 years post qualification in acute and general medicine
  • Evidence of leadership qualities and experience
  • Evidence of undergraduate and post graduate teaching
  • Evidence of working within an MDT

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Good clinical care
  • Maintaining good medical practice
  • Teaching and training, appraising and assessing
  • Relationships with patients, and can apply this understanding
  • Working with colleagues, and can apply this understanding
  • Valid ALS certificate
  • Good IT skills
  • Previous research and audit
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Evidence and competence in a range of clinical procedures ( LP, Cardioversion, ascetic drain insertion, ascetic tap, venepuncture, cannulation, NG tube insertion.

Attributes

Essential

  • An understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care;
  • The ability to prioritize tasks and information
  • An understanding of the importance of working effectively with others;
  • The ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients;
  • Initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenges
  • An understanding of the principles of equality and diversity
  • Must be able to demonstrate they can work to the Trusts values of Respect, Kindness, Collaboration and Ambition
  • Be flexible, resilient, reliable and professional
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration MBBS or equivalent with license to practice
  • Completion of Foundation Programme or equivalent
  • MRCP or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • At least six months experience working in the UK as a doctor
  • Minimum of 4 years post qualification in acute and general medicine
  • Evidence of leadership qualities and experience
  • Evidence of undergraduate and post graduate teaching
  • Evidence of working within an MDT

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Good clinical care
  • Maintaining good medical practice
  • Teaching and training, appraising and assessing
  • Relationships with patients, and can apply this understanding
  • Working with colleagues, and can apply this understanding
  • Valid ALS certificate
  • Good IT skills
  • Previous research and audit
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Evidence and competence in a range of clinical procedures ( LP, Cardioversion, ascetic drain insertion, ascetic tap, venepuncture, cannulation, NG tube insertion.

Attributes

Essential

  • An understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care;
  • The ability to prioritize tasks and information
  • An understanding of the importance of working effectively with others;
  • The ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients;
  • Initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenges
  • An understanding of the principles of equality and diversity
  • Must be able to demonstrate they can work to the Trusts values of Respect, Kindness, Collaboration and Ambition
  • Be flexible, resilient, reliable and professional

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG


Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG


Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy General Manager

Val Buchanan

Valerie.Buchanan@ncic.nhs.uk

07768447460

Details

Date posted

22 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year Salary will be increased due to out of hours / weekend working

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-25-7451315

Job locations

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG


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