Inpatient Medical Consultant

Job Summary

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. 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.

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 of 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.

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.

• 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

Date posted: 22 January 2026

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-A

Job location:

Tameside Hospital, Fountain Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9RW

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

• Post Graduate Degree
• Evidence of relevant peer reviewed paper and other publications

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Tameside Hospital
Fountain Street
Ashton-Under-Lyne
OL6 9RW

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