Job summaryThe post holder would be expected to champion a frailty approach to care and use comprehensive geriatric assessment to achieve the best care possible outcomes for older adults living with frailty in the Trust.
They would be responsible for the care of 12-14 patients on a 25 bedded, acute delirium and dementia ward. This ward is staffed with a variety of trainee Doctors, and it is expected that clinical supervision would be provided to some of these trainees. It is expected they would lead the ward-based MDT.The successful applicant would spend some clinical sessions with the Acute Frailty Team providing clinical supervision to the MDT and the advanced clinical practitioners. They are expected to work with the team in ED and on the MAU to complete acute comprehensive geriatric assessment for older adult's presenting with frailty crises and provide senior level reviews.
There will be the opportunity to develop a weekly clinic, which will be tailored to the successful candidates interests.
Hours per week: 10 PAsMain duties of the jobThe successful candidate is expected to participate in the unselected acute medical take rota.
The successful candidate will be also be expected to work flexibly and achieve high quality care with particular emphasis on:implementing and achieving the targets set by NHS England for older people and frailty care and helping achieve the targets set by GIRFTensuring NHS Standards for Out-Patient waiting times are achievedensuring that optimal use is made of all resources allocated to the postdeveloping appropriate services and techniques required to meet clinical needs within available resources.working together with colleagues to ensure effective management of inpatients, internal referrals, outpatient clinics and investigational sessionsworking together with primary care colleagues to ensure effective management of community patientsparticipation in the education and training of medical students, doctors, and professions allied to medicine including those in primary caredemonstration of a firm commitment to the principles of clinical governancedeveloping and maintaining robust systems for effective clinical audit in the speciality and general medicine, as appropriateparticipate in developing services as indicated by recommendations of the Royal College of Physicians, NICE and specialist societies about development of a Perioperative service unit.
About usNHS Medical and Dental salaries are set at a national level. For new starters not already working to UK Medical and Dental terms and conditions of service will be appointed to the minimum paypoint. The starting salary paypoint can only be increased when there is evidence of relevant, completed year's experience in terms of nature, type and level of role. The evidence required to increase a starting salary would be Payslips and details noted in the application form i.e. complete employment historyPlease be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, 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 posted21 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number209-A-26-8362057Job 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 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).We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application.
While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
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 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).We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application.
While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
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
Qualifications
EssentialMB BS or equivalent Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalentApplicants must have full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)UK trained applicants are required to be a Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT by date of interviewApplicants are required to be on the Specialist Register or due to obtain their CCT within 6 months of interview. CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful applicationDesirableHigher Degree Participation in a management training course. Teaching Qualification
Knowledge
EssentialoWide experience in all aspects of Care of Older People including orthogeriatrics / FrailtyoEvidence of continuing personal and professional development and up to date with medical advances.oKnowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practiceoExperience of recent and current research/relevant publications.oExperience of teaching/trainingDesirableWide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) MedicineCompletion of other courses relevant to the care of older peopleAbility to lead clinical research projectAttendance at a 'Teaching for Teachers' or similar course
Safety
EssentialoCan demonstrate a commitment to putting patient safety at the heart of all activity
Effectivesness
EssentialCan own/commit to shared goals Can build effective teams and partnerships Can work well in a team Understands and values the contribution of othersAble to cope under pressure within conflicting demands. Flexible and adaptable to change. Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff Is comfortable dealing with peopleIs able to create a vision for the departmentIs able to lead and drive change Can help create a culture of innovation and improvementDesirableDemonstration of initiated projects
Communicate
EssentialIs empathetic and sensitive to patients needs Able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information Is able to influence and persuade effectivelyDesirableGood presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialMB BS or equivalent Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalentApplicants must have full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)UK trained applicants are required to be a Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT by date of interviewApplicants are required to be on the Specialist Register or due to obtain their CCT within 6 months of interview. CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful applicationDesirableHigher Degree Participation in a management training course. Teaching Qualification
Knowledge
EssentialoWide experience in all aspects of Care of Older People including orthogeriatrics / FrailtyoEvidence of continuing personal and professional development and up to date with medical advances.oKnowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practiceoExperience of recent and current research/relevant publications.oExperience of teaching/trainingDesirableWide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) MedicineCompletion of other courses relevant to the care of older peopleAbility to lead clinical research projectAttendance at a 'Teaching for Teachers' or similar course
Safety
EssentialoCan demonstrate a commitment to putting patient safety at the heart of all activity
Effectivesness
EssentialCan own/commit to shared goals Can build effective teams and partnerships Can work well in a team Understands and values the contribution of othersAble to cope under pressure within conflicting demands. Flexible and adaptable to change. Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff Is comfortable dealing with peopleIs able to create a vision for the departmentIs able to lead and drive change Can help create a culture of innovation and improvementDesirableDemonstration of initiated projects
Communicate
EssentialIs empathetic and sensitive to patients needs Able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information Is able to influence and persuade effectivelyDesirableGood presentation skillsDisclosure 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
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