Consultant in General Medicine

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Job Summary

Applications are invited for the position of Consultant Physician in General Medicine within the Diabetes and Endocrinology team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our busy and visionary department and to participate in the continuing development and success of the service. The post will have a greater GIM focus than the standard JD, and we welcome interested candidates to discuss the role in more detail.

The candidate will be expected to integrate within the team of seven existing consultants to provide a complete and high‑quality service, supporting the Diabetes and Endocrinology team with a focus on the GIM wards and some clinics.

Main Duties of the Job

• Care of general medical emergencies referred by General Practitioners and ED, including on‑call and post‑take ward rounds as directed by the Clinical Director.
• Ward rounds for inpatient care.
• Review and advise on the management of in‑patients referred by other specialists within the hospital.
• Specialist and General Medical Outpatient clinics.
• Close liaison with primary care to further develop diabetes care in the community.
• Teaching of medical students and doctors in training.
• Audit, CPD, Clinical Governance and annual appraisal.
• Develop and promote evidence‑based practice and guidelines.
• Multidisciplinary team working and leadership.
• Relevant participation in management.
• Research activity.
• Other appropriate duties and responsibilities.

About Us

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:

• The Countess of Chester Hospital: 438 general and acute beds.
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Trust employs over 5,916 staff (headcount), including temporary bank staff, and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000.

Details

• Date posted: 23 December 2025
• Pay scheme:
  Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade:
  Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pa
• Contract:
  
  Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time
• Reference number:
• Job locations:
  Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL

Recruitment Information

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person Specification) and values. Applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check; costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early, as the vacancy may be closed prior to the advertised date.

Person

Specification Essential Qualifications

• MRCP and ALS
• SCE in Diabetes and Endocrinology
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for General Internal Medicine and Diabetes and Endocrinology
• CCT (proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview)
• CESR

Desirable Qualifications

• MD/MSc/PhD

Essential Experience

• Wide clinical experience in Endocrinology & Diabetes and also General Internal Medicine
• Experience / Interest in teaching
• Demonstration of clinical audit within the service
• Evidence base to practice

Desirable Experience

• Recognised teaching skill course or qualification
• Relevant experience in undertaking and organisation of audit
• Research and publications relevant to post; clinical trials experience
• Undertaken any relevant management courses

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to look 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address:
Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL

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