Bank Consultant in General and Acute Medicine

Job summaryGeneral and Acute Medicine is part of the Acute & Integrated Community Care Directorate at East Cheshire NHS Trust (ECT) which is one of three Directorates within the Trust. The post holder will provide senior expertise within General and Acute Medicine. Be able to manage a full range of presentations in specific area of practice.An autonomous practice framework will be agreed along with this job description, which will outline the defined level of competency for the post holder in relation to independent and autonomous practice.Applicants must be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted (at the date of interview) to the Register for trainees if in a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the GMC Specialist Register to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee.Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise and full details of the person specification.Hours per week: BankDue to the terms of a Bank contract, we are unable to meet the UKVI Skilled Worked criteria and therefore unable to provide sponsorship for Visa purposes.Main duties of the jobThe key responsibilities of the role include: Provide senior clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management for patients within the allocated specialty or service. Exercise autonomous consultant judgement while working within GMC standards, Trust policies, national guidance and the agreed scope of the assignment. Provide visible clinical leadership and support safe decision-making, prioritisation, patient flow, escalation and discharge planning. Lead or participate in consultant ward rounds, post-take ward rounds, board rounds, outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary meetings, handovers and other specialty-specific duties where booked. Ensure timely senior review of deteriorating or complex patients and obtain or arrange specialist advice, transfer or escalation when required.About usWe are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.DetailsDate posted28 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year pro rata ContractBankWorking pattern Flexible working Reference number209-A-26-8400710Job locationsMacclesfield DistrictGeneral HospitalVictoria Road, MacclesfieldSK10 3BLUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.We look forward to receiving your application. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.We look forward to receiving your application.Person Specification Registration and license EssentialFull registration with the General Medical Council and a current licence to practiseEntry on the GMC Specialist Register in the relevant specialty, or other eligibility formally accepted by the Trust for appointment and deployment at consultant levelNo restriction that prevents safe performance of the proposed bank duties Qualifications EssentialPrimary medical qualification recognised by the GMCRelevant postgraduate qualification, Royal College membership/fellowshipEvidence of completion of specialist trainingDesirableHigher degree such as MD, PhD, MSc or equivalentAdditional specialty qualifications relevant to the assignment Consultant-level clinical experience EssentialRecent and substantial NHS experience in the relevant specialty at consultant level or demonstrable equivalentAbility to assess and manage the expected range of clinical presentations independently, including complex, urgent and deteriorating patients where relevantCurrent competence in the practical procedures required for the assignmentEvidence of safe clinical judgement, prioritisation, escalation and continuity of careUnderstanding of personal limits and when to seek additional support Other Role Requirements EssentialPlease refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements Person Specification Registration and license EssentialFull registration with the General Medical Council and a current licence to practiseEntry on the GMC Specialist Register in the relevant specialty, or other eligibility formally accepted by the Trust for appointment and deployment at consultant levelNo restriction that prevents safe performance of the proposed bank duties Qualifications EssentialPrimary medical qualification recognised by the GMCRelevant postgraduate qualification, Royal College membership/fellowshipEvidence of completion of specialist trainingDesirableHigher degree such as MD, PhD, MSc or equivalentAdditional specialty qualifications relevant to the assignment Consultant-level clinical experience EssentialRecent and substantial NHS experience in the relevant specialty at consultant level or demonstrable equivalentAbility to assess and manage the expected range of clinical presentations independently, including complex, urgent and deteriorating patients where relevantCurrent competence in the practical procedures required for the assignmentEvidence of safe clinical judgement, prioritisation, escalation and continuity of careUnderstanding of personal limits and when to seek additional support Other Role Requirements EssentialPlease refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirementsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameEast Cheshire NHS TrustAddressMacclesfield DistrictGeneral HospitalVictoria Road, MacclesfieldSK10 3BLUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameEast Cheshire NHS TrustAddressMacclesfield DistrictGeneral HospitalVictoria Road, MacclesfieldSK10 3BLUnited KingdomEmployer's website