Job Description

Specialty Doctor - AMU 10PA's - Permanent
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our expanding and dynamic Acute Medicine team. We are advertising 1 Specialty Doctor positions in Acute Medicine both full-time post, based on 10 PA's a week.
You will be expected to carry out ward rounds/reviews on the acute assessment units/SDEC when on duty and your periods of duty will be defined in accordance with the rota prepared by the Rota Coordinator/Consultant lead.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the post is to ensure that the highest quality of care is provided to each individual patient. The prime responsibility of the post holder will be to provide clinical cover for inpatient care and ambulatory care, supporting the clinical management of the patients and helping junior members of the team. Whilst on shift, the post holder would work on the Acute Medical Unit with other members of that team.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Details
Date posted
12 December 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
61,542 to 99,216 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
245-MEDSDAMU-12-25
Job locations
Tameside Hospital
Manchester
OL6 9RW
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Teaching
Essential

• Provide teaching to junior medical staff colleagues to support in their learning and development.

Desirable

• Evidence of experience in teaching / clinical supervision

Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent specialty trainee competencies to the level of an ST3 Acute Medicine (or equivalent)
• GMC Registration and license to practice
• MRCP (or equivalent)
• ALS (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Previous experience at ST3 level in Elderly Medicine, Cardiology or Accident and Emergency

skills & Experience
Essential

• IT skills
• Effective decision making
• Able to demonstrate initiative and judgement
• Experience in audit
• Able to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and with colleagues in all disciplines
• Written communication in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work as a team player in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of supervision of junior staff
• Committed to quality improvement
• Assertive, confident and able to work on own initiative
• Prioritizes own and others workloads

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Evidence of attendance to 'Teaching for Teachers' or similar course

Person Specification
Education / Teaching
Essential

• Provide teaching to junior medical staff colleagues to support in their learning and development.

Desirable

• Evidence of experience in teaching / clinical supervision

Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent specialty trainee competencies to the level of an ST3 Acute Medicine (or equivalent)
• GMC Registration and license to practice
• MRCP (or equivalent)
• ALS (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Previous experience at ST3 level in Elderly Medicine, Cardiology or Accident and Emergency

skills & Experience
Essential

• IT skills
• Effective decision making
• Able to demonstrate initiative and judgement
• Experience in audit
• Able to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and with colleagues in all disciplines
• Written communication in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work as a team player in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of supervision of junior staff
• Committed to quality improvement
• Assertive, confident and able to work on own initiative
• Prioritizes own and others workloads

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Evidence of attendance to 'Teaching for Teachers' or similar course

Skills Required