Trust Registrar in Respiratory​/Acute Medicine

Job Overview

This vacancy is for a Trust Doctor in Respiratory Medicine at registrar level, until August 2026, based at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. It offers an exciting opportunity for an applicant interested in pursuing a career in Respiratory.

Job Responsibilities

• Day to day management of the inpatients
• Consultant ward rounds
• Participation in specialist and general respiratory clinics
• Supervision of junior doctors
• Teaching of junior doctors and medical students
• Provision of out of hours and on‑call cover in acute/general internal medicine
• Review of referrals requested by other physicians or teams
• Responding to queries from general practitioners and dealing with correspondence and results

Working Hours & Contract

The hours of duty will be 40 hours per week if undertaken on a full‑time basis. There will be an expectation for an on‑call commitment in General Internal Medicine (currently 1:14). This is a fixed term contract of 8 months, starting immediately.

Location

Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, CA2 7HY
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Salary

£65,048 per year, with on call allowance.

Qualifications – Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council with licence to practice at time of application
• Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent
• Completed Core Medical Training with satisfactory outcome at final ARCP

Qualifications – Desirable

• Post‑graduate teaching experience/qualification
• Presentation/publications, distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships.
• Other degrees – higher degrees

Training & Experience – Essential

• Appropriate Foundation training and Core Training experience
• ALS provider
• Completed at least 2 years full‑time training after foundation years in CMT/IMT or equivalent (or 18 months if MRCP diploma achieved)
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
• Experience in acute medical take‑on within past 6‑12 months
• Experience in teaching with feedback and involvement in audit project
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Training & Experience – Desirable

• Experience in Respiratory Medicine
• Evidence and ability to demonstrate improvement in care through audit

Knowledge – Essential

• Sound knowledge of both respiratory and acute medicine and evidence of an understanding of their application
• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
• Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
• Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
• Shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and delegate responsibilities
• Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings

Knowledge – Desirable

• Subspecialty interest
• Understanding of evidence based medicine
• Other relevant certified courses

Personal Attributes – Essential

• Logical/lateral thinking to solve problems and make decisions
• Organisation and prioritisation of own work
• Punctuality, preparation and self‑discipline
• Understanding of information technology
• Adaptable and willing to work with the Trust to deliver improved patient care
• Promotes equality and diversity

Benefits

• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working scheme
• NHS discounts (subject to eligibility)
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work (subject to eligibility)
• Excellent opportunities for development
• Competitive NHS pension scheme
• Vivup – free, confidential counselling and information service for personal or work‑related problems

Other Information

• Recruitment will be conducted in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Disadvantaged candidates applying through the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant will receive a guaranteed interview.
• Applicants requiring sponsorship under the Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa will be assessed for eligibility. Please check the UK Visas and Immigration website for details.
• Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be required. The DBS cost will be met by the successful candidate via salary deduction.

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