LAS ST3+ Acute MedicineNHS

Job summary

Applications are invited from a highly motivated and dynamic Doctor to apply for a vacancy within our Acute Medicine team on MAU / AMRU

The Acute and integrated community care directorate at Macclesfield District General Hospital is looking for 4 highly motivated and dynamic medical registrars to apply for a vacancy within our Acute Medicine team on a fixed term contract for 6 months.

We are excited to offer this opportunity at a pivotal time of development for the service. With secured funding for a brand new 8 bedded Acute Medical Receiving Unit scheduled to open in June 2026, this post will place the successful candidates at the heart of an ambitious andprogressive transformation in the hospitals acute care delivery.

The basic salary for this role is outlined above based on a 40 hour working week. In addition, there will be enhancements for additional rostered hours (over 40), night rate hours and weekend working allowance in line with the relevant Nodal Point under the new Resident Doctor Contract 2016 pay scales. The value of the enhancement for the role can be provided upon request, however, this is subject to any future rota changes in line with service need.

This post is available for a fixed term from February 2027 to August 2027.

Hours per week: 40 (inclusive on 1 in 16 on-call rota)

Main duties of the job

Duties include;

o Assessment and management of patients on MAU, AMRU and SDEC

o Input and attendance at consultant ward rounds

o Liaising with Multidisciplinary teams while formulating management plans

o Ensure all results are acted upon appropriately and in a timely manner

o Participation in Quality Improvement projects

o Participation in medical registrar on call rota (Must be able to operate effectively on-call

out of hours as sole medical registrar if required)

o Support and supervise junior colleagues

o Undertaking any necessary tasks identified and requested by senior staff

The successful candidate will participate in out of hours on call alongside ST3+ training doctors.

You must have 12 months UK NHS experience.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

The basic salary for this role is outlined above based on a 40 hour working week. In addition, there will be enhancements for additional rostered hours (over 40), night rate hours and weekend working allowance in line with the relevant Nodal Point under the new Junior Doctor Contract 2016 pay scales. The value of the enhancement for the role can be provided upon request, however, this is subject to any future rota changes in line with service need.

Job description

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust 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).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

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.

About us

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.