Job summary
We are looking for a doctor who can provide expertise in general medicine with a specialist interest area. The specialist areas could be, but not exhausted to, respiratory, geriatrics, palliative care, MSK, diabetes and endocrinology.
This is an exciting time to join the division as you will be part of a hospital and medical department currently undergoing a period of innovation and development. We are developing our offer to provide specialist care to our older patients in inpatient settings, virtual community beds in patient's homes and on an in-reach basis. Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) is also part of the Acute Frailty Network and is currently on an improvement journey to increase and improve the care and outcomes we offer our patients within Oldham, and we are currently developing the SDEC, hot clinic and in reach to orthopaedics, vascular and general surgery.
A substantive or 12 months fixed term contract will be considered.
The post is being offered at 10PAs with 1.25PA as GIM on call, with opportunities for additional leadership and governance commitments. We support part-time and flexible working arrangements.
If you would like to work in a dynamic, caring, inclusive and forward-thinking environment where innovation is welcomed, then we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
Base/Department: Medical Wards, The Royal Oldham Hospital - You will have a dedicated hospital base however the post may incorporate both hospital and community sessions and therefore may require travel between sites within the Northern Care Alliance and the Oldham locality in accordance with the role.
Main purpose of the job:
To provide clinical leadership, diagnosis, management, and treatment for patients with a broad spectrum of medical needs; act as an expert resource for medical, nursing, and other health care professionals across the Trust footprint; and be an active champion of high-quality care.
The post holder will complement and develop existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge & expertise. The post holder is therefore required to have full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid licence to practice and be on the specialist register for medicine or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.
About us
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.
Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS Trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page: Consultant careers :: Northern Care Alliance Careers
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification
- MRCP UK
Professional registration
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a valid license to practice (or demonstrates eligibility to apply for registration and license)
- Registration on the GMC Specialist Register-CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
Desirable
- Post Graduate Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in General Medicine
- Experience of leading and motivating staff
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change
- Evidence of participation in research
Desirable
- Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
- Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case report - not abstracts or letters)
Knowledge & Training
Essential
- Political astuteness understanding what can and cannot be delivered at senior level.
- The ability to shape the future and bring staff with you.
- Excellent collaborative working skills and able to build strong relationships with Clinical and managerial leaders and professional staff groups and a proven ability to influence and change those groups both within the Trust and externally.
- A management style that empowers others and evidence of successfully driving a learning coaching culture for all staff in your area of control
- Holding to account others to ensure they deliver to their targets and dealing effectively with performance
- A deep motivation to drive and improve performance in the service and in others.
- The confidence to succeed and overcome individual and organisational obstacles
- Being able to manage own emotions and be resilient in a range of complex and demanding situations.
- A strong commitment to openness, honesty, inclusiveness and high standards in leadership.
- Demonstrate commitment to public sector values
- Sound knowledge base of the NHS, the current issues, its values and principles of timely local access for the population
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification
- MRCP UK
Professional registration
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a valid license to practice (or demonstrates eligibility to apply for registration and license)
- Registration on the GMC Specialist Register-CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
Desirable
- Post Graduate Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in General Medicine
- Experience of leading and motivating staff
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change
- Evidence of participation in research
Desirable
- Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
- Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case report - not abstracts or letters)
Knowledge & Training
Essential
- Political astuteness understanding what can and cannot be delivered at senior level.
- The ability to shape the future and bring staff with you.
- Excellent collaborative working skills and able to build strong relationships with Clinical and managerial leaders and professional staff groups and a proven ability to influence and change those groups both within the Trust and externally.
- A management style that empowers others and evidence of successfully driving a learning coaching culture for all staff in your area of control
- Holding to account others to ensure they deliver to their targets and dealing effectively with performance
- A deep motivation to drive and improve performance in the service and in others.
- The confidence to succeed and overcome individual and organisational obstacles
- Being able to manage own emotions and be resilient in a range of complex and demanding situations.
- A strong commitment to openness, honesty, inclusiveness and high standards in leadership.
- Demonstrate commitment to public sector values
- Sound knowledge base of the NHS, the current issues, its values and principles of timely local access for the population
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.
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 (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 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.
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 (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).