Job summary You will be a Consultant in General and Specialist medicine at the Royal Oldham Hospital. You will be expected 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. If you have a CCT within a medical specialty but are prepared to provide inpatient medical cover to the general medical wards there will be opportunity for out patient activity within chosen specialty. Main duties of the job You will be part of the Consultant on-call commitments which are currently 1 in 12 weekdays and weekends. As part of the wider multi-disciplinary team, you will deliver high quality patient care in acute inpatient, outpatient and community settings. You will have dedicated in-patient ward responsibility (typically 10 - 14 patients). The successful applicant will have the opportunity if desired to clinically and educationally supervise junior doctor trainees who will be supporting the care of your inpatients. To take part in regular medical audit as part of SPA commitment and to use the outcomes of medical audit to improve the care for patients in the Trust and local healthcare economy. Time is provided regularly to attend audit meetings and present audit where appropriate. A commitment to maintaining continuing professional development (CPD) and lifelong learning, with support and time provided to keep up to date with yearly CPD requirements. Provide advice and leadership to the clinical team in relation to patient care, education and well-being. Act on concerns/complaints reported by service users relating to medical care. Responsible with Directorate manager, Clinical Director and Complaints team to ensure timely appropriate response. About us The 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. Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-OCO-CON-GSM-25 Job locations The Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Rd Oldham OL1 2JH 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 registeration 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 Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners Post Graduate Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc Knowledge and experience Essential Wide experience in GIM Evidence of leading and motivating staff Good understanding of clinical governance Evidence of Audit/QI work and this has influenced practice Evidence of participation in research Political astuteness understanding what can and cannot be delivered at senior level 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 coaching culture for all staff in your area of control 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 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) Skills & Abilities Essential Good organisational skills and time management Good communication skills and the ability to articulate plans to the MDT Understanding of clinical governance and the processes for reporting and managing errors/incidents Good information technology skills Use of evidence-based practice and evidence of ongoing personal and professional development The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, ie integrity, honesty, confidentiality, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening reading, writing, and speaking in English language that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice Capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgemental approach towards others Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality & ethical issues Eligible to live & work in the UK Desirable Participation or knowledge of Audit Knowledge or participation in research Previous participation in QI projects Teaching Essential Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals Proven teaching abilities Desirable Attendance at teaching course Teamwork Essential Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team Evidence of good organisational and leadership skills Evidence of development and management of change Ability to manage risk and end of life decisions An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service Desirable Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency setting Attendance at management course Communication Essential Is empathetic and sensitive to patients needs Able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information Is able to influence and persuade effectively All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: (i) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or (ii) have the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6. (iii) Occupational English Test (OET) certificate it must show: (a) you took the medicine version of the test (b) you got at least a grade 'B' in each testing area (speaking, listening, reading and writing) Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013) Excellent written & verbal communication skills in order to be able to write & present reports at board level Person Specification Qualifications Essential Primary Medical Qualification MRCP UK Professional registeration 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 Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners Post Graduate Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc Knowledge and experience Essential Wide experience in GIM Evidence of leading and motivating staff Good understanding of clinical governance Evidence of Audit/QI work and this has influenced practice Evidence of participation in research Political astuteness understanding what can and cannot be delivered at senior level 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 coaching culture for all staff in your area of control 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 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) Skills & Abilities Essential Good organisational skills and time management Good communication skills and the ability to articulate plans to the MDT Understanding of clinical governance and the processes for reporting and managing errors/incidents Good information technology skills Use of evidence-based practice and evidence of ongoing personal and professional development The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, ie integrity, honesty, confidentiality, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening reading, writing, and speaking in English language that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice Capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgemental approach towards others Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality & ethical issues Eligible to live & work in the UK Desirable Participation or knowledge of Audit Knowledge or participation in research Previous participation in QI projects Teaching Essential Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals Proven teaching abilities Desirable Attendance at teaching course Teamwork Essential Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team Evidence of good organisational and leadership skills Evidence of development and management of change Ability to manage risk and end of life decisions An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service Desirable Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency setting Attendance at management course Communication Essential Is empathetic and sensitive to patients needs Able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information Is able to influence and persuade effectively All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: (i) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or (ii) have the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6. (iii) Occupational English Test (OET) certificate it must show: (a) you took the medicine version of the test (b) you got at least a grade 'B' in each testing area (speaking, listening, reading and writing) Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013) Excellent written & verbal communication skills in order to be able to write & present reports at board level 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address The Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Rd Oldham OL1 2JH Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)