Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.
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