Consultant in Respiratory Medicine
Posted 1 hour ago by NHS
The closing date is 16 December 2025
The successful candidate will join the existing team of 13 consultants (11.3 WTE) and 5 Advanced Nurse Practitioners in providing in and out patient Respiratory care. This 10 PA post - For suitable candidates, there may be opportunities to train or participate in specialty clinical activity across MFT. We are expanding our research activity and the successful candidate will be encouraged to take an active research interest. Candidates must be eligible for their own GMC registration - MFT cannot support GMC sponsorship for candidates who are offered permanent vacancies.
Main duties of the job- To provide clinical leadership for the Medicine Division and supervise junior medical staff and multi professional trainees as required.
- Contribute to education and will work towards accreditation as a Clinical and Educational Supervisor.
- Contribute to departmental audit and clinical governance.
- The consultant will be expected to provide cross cover for annual/study leave and short term sickness for other consultants in the department as agreed within the teams.
- Perform any other duties that are considered necessary for the efficient working of the service and which are mutually agreed to be relevant to the post as the pattern of service evolves.
- The appointee will participate in administrative and management roles of the department in conjunction with other consultants.
- An indicative job plan is shown in the Job Description.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.
We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state of the art facilities and cutting edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.
At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.
Job responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at .
We're looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification Qualifications- GMC Registration, MRCP or equivalent entry in the GMC.
- Specialist Register for GIM and Endocrinology & Diabetes Mellitus via CCT (proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview) or CESR.
- Clinical skills in Internal Medicine equivalent to completion of Higher Speciality Training in General Internal Medicine, and Diabetes.
- Clinical skills in Diabetes equivalent to completion of Higher Speciality Training.
- Experience of dealing with "acute take" in the UK at consultant level, including intensive care unit experience.
- Experience in clinical audit.
- Experience in patient safety initiatives.
- Experience in service improvement.
- Teaching experience to medical and non medical staff.
- Good organisational ability and willingness to be flexible in accordance with the demands of the team; experience of working in a cross boundary clinical team with good communication and management skills.
- Presentational skills.
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.
Salary£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum (pro rata)