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Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Inpatient Medical Consultant

The closing date is 18 November 2025

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Job summary

Inpatient Medical Consultant Fixed term: 9month

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.

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.

Main duties of the job

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust to appoint a consultant on a 10 Programmed Activity (PA)

The post holder will undertake inpatient clinical activity across surgical and escalation wards housing medical outliers, and lead on developing structured models of care for this patient group.

To ensure robust mechanisms are in place to monitor and evaluate the quality if care delivered to medical outliers, identifying areas of success and addressing any deficits in care delivery. To also provide a visible and supportive leadership role that aligns with the Trusts values and behaviours.

About us

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 believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

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, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details

Date posted

04 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

245-MEDCGM-10-25

Job locations

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.

The person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.

The person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration and Licence To Practice
  • Inclusion on the Specialist Register / Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview
  • Primary Medical Qualification e.g. MC ChB
  • MRCP UK or Ireland

Desirable

  • Post Graduate Degree

Essential

Essential

  • Good Understanding of clinical governance
  • Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change
  • Evidence of participation of reaserch
  • Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals
  • Appropriate Home Office Status to undertake a career post in the UK

Desirable

Essential

  • Evidence of relevant peer reviewed paper and other publications
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration and Licence To Practice
  • Inclusion on the Specialist Register / Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview
  • Primary Medical Qualification e.g. MC ChB
  • MRCP UK or Ireland

Desirable

  • Post Graduate Degree

Essential

Essential

  • Good Understanding of clinical governance
  • Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change
  • Evidence of participation of reaserch
  • Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals
  • Appropriate Home Office Status to undertake a career post in the UK

Desirable

Essential

  • Evidence of relevant peer reviewed paper and other publications

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 (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.

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 (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).

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW


Employer's website

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW


Employer's website

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Directorate Manager

Mrs Carly Lamb

carly.lamb@tgh.nhs.uk

01619225542

Details

Date posted

04 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

245-MEDCGM-10-25

Job locations

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW


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