Inpatient Medical Consultant | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An integrated care organization is seeking an Inpatient Medical Consultant for a fixed term of 9 months. This role involves undertaking inpatient clinical activities, ensuring high-quality care for medical outliers, and providing leadership. Candidates should be on the Specialist Register or have CCT. Benefits include flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave, and NHS Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests

Gym discount

Qualifications

• You should be on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council or have CCT within six months of interview.

Responsibilities

• Undertake inpatient clinical activity in surgical wards.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of care for medical outliers.
• Provide leadership aligned with the Trust's values.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical activity management

Quality care evaluation

Education

Specialist Register of the General Medical Council

Certificate of Specialist Training (CCT)

Job description

Overview

Inpatient Medical Consultant. Fixed term: 9 months.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our Medical Consultant Team at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. This post represents an exciting opportunity to join one of the pioneering integrated care organisations in the country which is transforming the way care is delivered to improve the health of the population it serves. The post holder will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement that aims to deliver consistent, high-quality care for patients under the care of the Medical Division. Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide a consultant led service that delivers the highest standards of care. Part time or flexible working (e.g. weekend and evenings) will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Undertake inpatient clinical activity across surgical and escalation wards housing medical outliers, and lead on developing structured models of care for this patient group.
• Ensure robust mechanisms are in place to monitor and evaluate the quality of care delivered to medical outliers, identifying areas of success and addressing any deficits in care delivery.
• Provide a visible and supportive leadership role that aligns with the Trust's values and behaviours.

Qualifications and Requirements

• You should be on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council or be in receipt of the Certificate of Specialist Training (CCT) within six months of the date of interview.
• Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust to appoint a consultant on a 10 Programmed Activity (PA).

Details

• Location: Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
• Contract: Fixed term 9 months
• Programmed Activity: 10 PA
• Working pattern: Part time or flexible working (e.g., weekend and evenings) considered

Organisation and Values

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

• We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence.
• We value diversity and aim to reflect the communities we serve; applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ and Disabled people are particularly welcome.

Benefits

Benefits include: flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, and support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and more.

Application and Closing Date

The job description provides an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded. The person specification outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Nov 2025.