The closing date is 17 August 2026
Job summary
We are delighted to invite applications for a Consultant colleague to join our joint teams.

The role is a new 1.0 WTE substantive full-time Consultant post working across renal and maternal medicine teams.

In renal, the post will deliver general nephrology outpatient clinics and dialysis outpatient care, predominantly on the Fylde Coast, with future flexibility to incorporate ward cover and specialist clinics at Royal Preston Hospital (RPH) by agreement.

Maternal Medicine will constitute approximately 50% of the direct clinical care component of this post.

The successful candidate will hold, or be willing to complete, training in Obstetric Medicine via the Royal College of Physicians Obstetric Medicine Credential and will contribute to the continued development of Maternal Medicine services. They will work closely with obstetric, anaesthetic, midwifery and physician colleagues to ensure delivery of high-quality medical care for pregnant and post-partum women.

Main duties of the job
The duties will consist of:

• Obstetric / Maternal Medicine Providing consultant-level care for women with pre-existing or pregnancy-related medical conditions. Undertake antenatal, postnatal and pre-pregnancy clinics, in-reach ward reviews and participation in Maternal Medicine MDTs. Work collaboratively across disciplines and contribute to service development.
• Renal Medicine Provide general nephrology and dialysis outpatient care. Support inpatient renal activity as agreed. Participate in consultant cross-cover, governance, audit and education.

About us
Our Renal Department comprises Consultant teams that are divided into regional teams (West Lancashire, East Lancashire plus North Lancashire and South Cumbria as outlined below) to provide care across our service in addition to Central Lancashire. We have a variety of specialist interests amongst the team that enhance the delivery of our tertiary services.

Our department is supported by 7-8 registrars, SCF research Fellowes training in renal medicine and general internal medicine alongside a large friendly and effective group of specialist and registered nursing staff, plus invaluable healthcare assistants, allied healthcare professionals and a full-time Clinical Psychologist.

We have several specialist nursing teams: Kidney Choices, Vascular access, Adequacy and bone chemistry, Transplant recipient work-up, Live donor transplantation and post-transplant teams, Home Dialysis team (combined PD & HHD) and renal supportive care group.

The Obstetrics and Gynaecological Department is currently made up of a team of 22 substantive consultants. We have five gynaecological oncologists and 7 obstetricians. The remaining consultants cover both obstetrics and gynaecology with a variety of special interests.

Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 438-CA851
Job locations: Cross Site, Cross Site, PR2 9HT, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
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

Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome and should be made, following shortlisting, with Mr. Steve Canty, Medical Director and Silas Nicholls, Chief Executive (01772) 522692.

Also Dr. Beng SoClinical Director, email:beng.so@lthtr.nhs.uk or tel: 01772522749 and/or Dr. Lauren Murphy interim Clinical Director, email: lauren.murphy@lthtr.nhs.uk

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration or eligibility for full registration with the GMC with licence to practice.
• Hold MRCP or equivalent qualification:
• Hold Nephrology SCE
• Entry on the GMC Specialist register for Renal Medicine & GIM via oCCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) oCESR or oEuropean Community Right

Desirable

• Higher research qualifications. MD or PhD or equivalent.
• Hold RCP Credential in Obstetric Medicine

Experience
Essential

• Full training in Renal & GIM/ as required by the JRCPTB.
• Recent experience of caring for renal transplant patients and advanced kidney disease clinics
• Competent to perform peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion
• Experience in undergraduate or postgraduate teaching

Desirable

• Experience of leading and developing care for renal patients;
• Experience in specialist area (s) that would enhance existing LTHTR services. Competent to perform renal biopsies.
• Trained Clinical or Educational Supervisor
• Experience of leading and developing care for complex obstetric patients;

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: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Cross Site, Cross Site, PR2 9HT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Nephrologist and CD of renal
Dr. Beng So
beng.so@lthtr.nhs.uk
01772522749