Consultant Gastroenterologist
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East Cheshire NHS Trust Consultant Gastroenterologist
The closing date is 02 October 2026
Job summary
Gastroenterology is part of the Acute & Integrated Community Care Directorate at East Cheshire NHS Trust (ECNT) which is one of three Directorates within the Trust. The successful candidate is expected to have general gastroenterology experience and be fully competent in gastroenterology procedures.
Applicants must be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted (at the date of interview) to the Register for trainees if in a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the GMC Specialist Register to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee.
Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise and full details of the person specification.
Hours per week: 40 hours (10 PAs)
Main duties of the job
The key responsibilities of the role include:
- The appointee will take a share of the Consultant Clinical responsibilities within the department. This will include:
- Active involvement and leadership in management and decision making of complex gastroenterology cases.
- Being available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely.
- Close liaison with the Operational Line managers and the Clinical Lead to ensure that waiting list targets and associated standards are achieved.
- Ensuring that management plans are clearly displayed in the notes of patients with complex needs.
About us
NHS Medical and Dental salaries are set at a national level. For new starters not already working to UK Medical and Dental terms and conditions of service will be appointed to the minimum paypoint. The starting salary paypoint can only be increased when there is evidence of relevant, completed year's experience in terms of nature, type and level of role. The evidence required to increase a starting salary would be Payslips and details noted in the application form i.e. complete employment history
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Applicants must have full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview).
UK trained applicants are required to be a Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
Applicants are required to be on the Specialist Register or due to obtain their CCT within 6 months of interview. CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application
Details
Date posted
10 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
209-A-26-8242902
Job locations
Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth (Fellowship Exam of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists) or equivalent
- Applicants must have full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- UK trained applicants are required to be a Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants are required to be on the Specialist Register or due to obtain their CCT within 6 months of interview. CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT (Certificate of Completion of training).
- Broad range of recent experience in Ophthalmology.
- Evidence of abilityto change clinical practice and service provision.
- Can evidence up to date practice in line with recent initiatives.
- Fullycompetent in high volume phacoemulsification - cataract surgery.
- Fully competent in Oculoplastic management including surgery.
Desirable
- Fellowship training in Oculoplastic.
Other role requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements.
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth (Fellowship Exam of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists) or equivalent
- Applicants must have full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- UK trained applicants are required to be a Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants are required to be on the Specialist Register or due to obtain their CCT within 6 months of interview. CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT (Certificate of Completion of training).
- Broad range of recent experience in Ophthalmology.
- Evidence of abilityto change clinical practice and service provision.
- Can evidence up to date practice in line with recent initiatives.
- Fullycompetent in high volume phacoemulsification - cataract surgery.
- Fully competent in Oculoplastic management including surgery.
Desirable
- Fellowship training in Oculoplastic.
Other role requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements.
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
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address
Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address
Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Physician
Dr Konrad Koss
01625661902
Details
Date posted
10 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
209-A-26-8242902
Job locations
Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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