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
Closing date: 24 November 2026

Essential qualifications and experience

• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Register with license to practice.
• MRCP or equivalent (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom)
• Broad range of recent experience in general (internal) medicine with a minimum of 3 years at Medical Registrar Level
• Experience of successfully supervising and teaching junior doctors and other staff

Desirable

• Appropriate higher degree (e.g., an MD, PhD or equivalent)
• Advanced life support
• Evidence of having undertaken audit

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.

Apply through our website.