Job summaryWe are looking to recruit a dynamic Consultant doctor to support our General Medicine Department. East Cheshire NHS Trust has a real sense of energy and enthusiasm, and the Trust is committed to reducing the time people spend in hospital and strives to be a beacon of excellence.
The post will be based at Macclesfield District General Hospital.
Office accommodation will be provided and is usually shared with other senior clinical colleagues. Access to appropriate IT systems will be provided in the office accommodation as well as in the clinical areas.
Secretarial support will also be provided by a medical secretary, with typing of clinical correspondence supported by the clinical transcription suite.10.5 PAs inclusive of on call.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will provide senior expertise within General 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.
The post holder will be responsible for adhering to the generic capabilities' framework outlined nationally for Specialists. Please refer to Person Specification which details these competencies and how they should be evidenced.
In addition, the post holder will be required to undertake Hot Clinics in line with GIRFT recommendations, supporting earlier inpatient discharges and helping to prevent avoidable admissions. By providing expedited, senior-led outpatient or virtual follow-up reviews, Hot Clinic return appointments offer a safe and effective pathway for patients to be discharged sooner, contributing to reduced lengths of stay and improved patient flow.
The post holder will also be expected to deliver specialist outpatient clinics and contribute actively to the teaching and supervision of junior doctors and medical students, supporting both service development and medical education within the department.
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 posted03 November 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
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113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number209-A-26-8360889Job locationsMacclesfield DistrictGeneral HospitalVictoria Road, MacclesfieldSK10 3BLUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust 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 read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust 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
Registration
EssentialEntry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Register with license to practice. DesirableAppropriate higher degree (e.g., an MD, PhD or equivalent)
Qualifications
EssentialMRCP or equivalent (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom)Full registration with General Medicine Council (GMC) with license to practice. 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 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 application. DesirableAdvanced life supportAppropriate higher degree e.g., an MD, PhD or equivalent
Clinical Experience
EssentialBroad range of recent experience in general (internal) medicine with a minimum of 3 years at Medical Registrar LevelEvidence of ability to change clinical practice and service provision.up to date practice in line with recent initiatives
Management and Administrative experience
EssentialEvidence of developing and delivering changeDesirableAbility to engage and communicate the benefits of organisational change to stake holders
Clinical Effectiveness
EssentialUnderstanding of principles of governance and auditDesirableEvidence of having undertaken audit
Teaching and Training Experience
EssentialExperience of successfully supervising and teaching junior doctors and other staffDesirableEvidence of having developed learning opportunities for others
Research Experience
EssentialAn awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issuesDesirableKnowledge and experience of the application of information technology to MedicinePrevious research-based publications / presentations to national/ international meetings
Personal Attributes
EssentialLeadership qualitiesEffective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary teamGood inter-personal skillsAbility to work under pressureFlexibilityCommitment to CME/CPDFamiliarity with information technology and general computer skillsDesirableWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities
Information technology
EssentialComputer LiterateDesirableKnowledge of Microsoft packages
Person Specification
Registration
EssentialEntry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Register with license to practice. DesirableAppropriate higher degree (e.g., an MD, PhD or equivalent)
Qualifications
EssentialMRCP or equivalent (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom)Full registration with General Medicine Council (GMC) with license to practice. 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 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 application. DesirableAdvanced life supportAppropriate higher degree e.g., an MD, PhD or equivalent
Clinical Experience
EssentialBroad range of recent experience in general (internal) medicine with a minimum of 3 years at Medical Registrar LevelEvidence of ability to change clinical practice and service provision.up to date practice in line with recent initiatives
Management and Administrative experience
EssentialEvidence of developing and delivering changeDesirableAbility to engage and communicate the benefits of organisational change to stake holders
Clinical Effectiveness
EssentialUnderstanding of principles of governance and auditDesirableEvidence of having undertaken audit
Teaching and Training Experience
EssentialExperience of successfully supervising and teaching junior doctors and other staffDesirableEvidence of having developed learning opportunities for others
Research Experience
EssentialAn awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issuesDesirableKnowledge and experience of the application of information technology to MedicinePrevious research-based publications / presentations to national/ international meetings
Personal Attributes
EssentialLeadership qualitiesEffective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary teamGood inter-personal skillsAbility to work under pressureFlexibilityCommitment to CME/CPDFamiliarity with information technology and general computer skillsDesirableWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities
Information technology
EssentialComputer LiterateDesirableKnowledge of Microsoft packagesDisclosure 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. xrnqpay For further information please see
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