Job summary
- Main area
- Respiratory Medicine
- Grade
- YC72
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (including weekend working)
- Job ref
- 349-MRI-7732533-RL4
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Manchester Royal Infirmary Hospital
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in Respiratory Medicine
YC72
Job overview
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 the opportunity to train/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 in In-patient Medicine and supervising 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
Working for our organisation
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) 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.
With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To 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.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GMC Registration MRCP or equivalent Entry in the GMC
- Specialist Register for GIM and Endocrinology & Diabetes Mellitus via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or CESR
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical skills in Internal Medicine equivalent to completion of Higher Speciality Training in General Internal Medicine, and Diabetes
- Clinical skills in a Diabetes equivalent to completion of Higher Speciality Training
Desirable criteria
- Experience of dealing with “acute take” in the UK at consultant level. Intensive care unit experience
Management and Administration
Essential criteria
- Experience in clinical audit
- Experience in patient safety initiatives
Desirable criteria
- Experience in service improvement
Teaching Experience
Essential criteria
- Teaching experience to medical and non-medical staff
Other Attributes
Essential criteria
- Good organisational ability and a willingness to be flexible in accordance with the demands of team Experience of working in a cross boundary clinical team with good communication and management skills
Desirable criteria
- Presentational skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Seema Brij
- Job title
- Clinical Lead - Respiratory Medicine
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 2763539
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