Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine with certificate of sponsorship to the UK

Visa Note

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Job Details

Company: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Location: West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG

Job Title: Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum

Employment Type: Locum

Contract Duration: 12 months

Working Pattern: Full-time

Language: English

Certificate of Sponsorship: Available for eligible candidates

Application Deadline: 07 May 2026

About the Role

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) is seeking a forward-thinking and motivated Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for international medical professionals looking to work in the UK healthcare system. The role involves providing care across both West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven and Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle, with primary job planning based at Whitehaven.

Key Responsibilities

This post offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of developing new and innovative approaches and services for the residents of North Cumbria, a uniquely beautiful and challenging area. You will be expected to submit documentation for the GMC Portfolio Pathway within 18 months of your start date. The position involves working in Acute Medical Units with an unselected medical take at both sites, delivering Same Day Emergency Care services, and participating in transformational improvement work.

About North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles guide our work: being a clinically led organisation, maintaining quality and safety at the heart of our Trust, ensuring a positive patient experience every time, creating a great place to work, and managing our money well.

Our Achievements

The Trust has won national awards for our composite workforce model at West Cumberland Hospital. There will be opportunities to be involved in the training and educational supervision of Deanery trainees at all levels, helping to contribute to the next generation of medical professionals. We offer an environment where you can make a real difference to healthcare delivery in a rural setting.

Essential Qualifications

Education and Qualifications:

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council
• Member of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
• Proof of competency in emergency and elective index cases

Essential Experience

Experience and Knowledge:

• High level of clinical experience and competence in Acute Medicine
• Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
• Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit
• Experience of research and Clinical Governance

Desirable Qualifications

Additional Requirements:

• A commitment to, and experience of teaching
• Special interest or certification in any medical specialty
• Entry on the GMC specialist register via relevant CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), relevant CESR or European Community Rights
• Completed Higher Specialist Training (CCT) in General (Internal) Medicine, Acute Internal Medicine or evidence of equivalent competency
• An interest in developing links with Primary Care
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates
• Teaching of non-medical health professionals
• Educational Qualification
• Publications in referred journals
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

Benefits Package

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working Scheme
• NHS Discounts
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Excellent opportunities for development
• Competitive NHS Pension scheme
• Vivup – a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate through salary deduction. Standard Check: £27.40. Enhanced Check: £55.40.

Important Information for Applicants

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in your supporting information. If sufficient response is received, this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, so please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. Candidates who are successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time, which will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

How to Apply

Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website

For questions about the job, contact: Dr Daniel Zehnder (Clinical Director – Acute Medicine)

Email: Daniel.Zehnder@ncic.nhs.uk

Phone: 07544981189

Application Process for International Candidates

1. Verify your eligibility for UK work with the employer before submitting your application

2. Prepare all required documentation including proof of GMC registration

3. Contact Dr Daniel Zehnder before submitting your application

4. Complete the application through the NHS Jobs website

5. Ensure you document evidence of meeting all essential criteria

6. Be prepared for potential interview within 2 weeks of the closing date

Employer Website

For more information about North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, please visit: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for this post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Privacy Notice

Please refer to North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust’s privacy notice for information on how your data will be processed: https://staff.cumbria.nhs.uk/application/files/2416/1614/3335/NCIC_PrivacyNotice_v0.4.pdf