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Salary for this role£113,565 – £150,569 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.
Closest occupation match: SOC 2211, Generalist medical practitioners. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.
Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.
Role description
Job summary
We 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 job
The 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 us
NHS 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 history
Please 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.
Details
Date posted
03 November 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
209-A-26-8360889
Job locations
Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please 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
Essential
Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Register with license to practice.
Desirable
Appropriate higher degree (e.g., an MD, PhD or equivalent)
Qualifications
Essential
MRCP 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 interview
Applicants 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.
Desirable
Advanced life support
Appropriate higher degree e.g., an MD, PhD or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
Broad range of recent experience in general (internal) medicine with a minimum of 3 years at Medical Registrar Level
Evidence of ability to change clinical practice and service provision.
up to date practice in line with recent initiatives
Management and Administrative experience
Essential
Evidence of developing and delivering change
Desirable
Ability to engage and communicate the benefits of organisational change to stake holders
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
Understanding of principles of governance and audit
Desirable
Evidence of having undertaken audit
Teaching and Training Experience
Essential
Experience of successfully supervising and teaching junior doctors and other staff
Desirable
Evidence of having developed learning opportunities for others
Research Experience
Essential
An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues
Desirable
Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Medicine
Previous research-based publications / presentations to national/ international meetings
Personal Attributes
Essential
Leadership qualities
Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Good inter-personal skills
Ability to work under pressure
Flexibility
Commitment to CME/CPD
Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Desirable
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities
Information technology
Essential
Computer Literate
Desirable
Knowledge of Microsoft packages
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.
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.
