Consultant Gastroenterologist (Permanent) in Cheshire, Macclesfield

Job summaryGastroenterology is part of the Acute & Integrated Community Care Directorate at East Cheshire NHS Trust (ECNT) which is one of three Directorates within the Trust. 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. Being available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely. 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 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. Applicants 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 interview. CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful applicationDetailsDate posted10 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary Full-time 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).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).EssentialFRCOphth (Fellowship Exam of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists) 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 interview. EssentialClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT (Certificate of Completion of training).Broad range of recent experience in Ophthalmology. Fullycompetent in high volume phacoemulsification - cataract surgery. Fully competent in Oculoplastic management including surgery. DesirableFellowship training in Oculoplastic. EssentialFRCOphth (Fellowship Exam of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists) 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 interview. EssentialClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT (Certificate of Completion of training).Broad range of recent experience in Ophthalmology. Fullycompetent in high volume phacoemulsification - cataract surgery. Fully competent in Oculoplastic management including surgery. DesirableFellowship training in Oculoplastic. 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).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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).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