Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated clinical leader to support the General Surgery and Urology MSS as the Clinical Director - helping to design, deliver, and improve services for the future.

All clinical staff who are professionally registered are eligible to apply for these roles. Medical and Dental staff will be provided with up to 3PA in job plans. Staff who apply on AfC will be renumerated at 0.3WTE at a band 8c. Please note that this role is held in conjunction with current substantive roles and job plans will be adjusted to support delivery of the role.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in decision-making, influence the future of patient services, and embed clinical leadership.

We are particularly looking for colleagues who are experienced and confident in their ability to:

• Collaborate with the General Manager, Clinical Leads and Lead Nurse to deliver safe, effective patient services, ensuring adherence to national and local standards.
• Take charge of the Clinical Governance agenda, ensuring robust arrangements are in place.
• Drive the education agenda across the services.
• Work with senior management to achieve service objectives and contribute to clinical networks both within and beyond the Trust.

Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities

• Senior Team Member: Support the Clinical Head of Division and management team in delivering the service business plan and performance targets.
• Financial Management: Ensure financial resources are managed effectively, creating cost savings and efficiencies.
• Risk Management: Lead risk assessment and validation, maintaining an accurate Risk Register.
• Audit and Complaints: Oversee multi-disciplinary audits and work with the Patient Relations Team to resolve complex complaints.
• Professional Development: Promote continuing medical education and professional development, ensuring compliance with Trust policies.

As a Clinical Director, you will:

• Have a direct voice in shaping the future of care within the services and at MFT
• Develop your leadership skills
• Join a network of clinical leaders across the Trust.

We are committed to building a diverse, thriving community of clinical leaders and we welcome applications from all registered health professionals from across our clinical workforce.

About us
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading, integrated healthcare provider, the largest of its kind in specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, serving over 1 million people per year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. With a workforce of 30,000 plus, we are at the forefront of system leadership, innovation, and transformation across Greater Manchester. As a senior manager, you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering our strategic objectives. You will lead complex programmes, drive operational excellence, and influence Trust-wide transformation, working collaboratively with or through Executive and Clinical Leaders to deliver sustainable improvements for our patients, staff, and communities.

MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, vision, and expertise are valued. You will have the opportunity to lead high-impact projects, develop future talent, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, supported by advanced digital infrastructure and a commitment to professional development.
Join us to make a lasting impact - help shape the future of our Trust, drive innovation, and deliver outstanding care for the people of Manchester, Trafford and beyond.

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year Medical PA in job plan or AfC Band 8c 0.3WTE
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 3 years
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 349-WTWA-8401965-RL3
Job locations: Wythenshawe Hospital and Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, M23 9LT, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you will need for this role, take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters: MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, a standard process across the NHS to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

Person Specification
Essential

• Professional Registration
• Strong track record in clinical governance, patient safety and innovation
• Evidence of continued personal and professional development.
• Unblemished professional conduct record
• Tenacity, resilience and robustness.
• Commitment to the principles and practices of compassionate leadership.
• Commitment to self-development, with the ability to demonstrate this in depth.
• Commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace and in service delivery and development.
• Ability to demonstrate the Trust Values, even when under pressure.
• Evidence of clinical practice at a high level, to allow high level of credibility
• Dynamic personality with the ability to build extensive and trusted stakeholder relationships and wide support networks
• Strong communicator, with excellent written, verbal and presentational communication skills
• The ability to encourage creativity in others and be open to innovative thinking
• Knowledge of clinical audit, Research and Development
• Understanding of the economic, financial and organisational complexities of the NHS, including current national policies and change programmes

Desirable

• Previous leadership experience in healthcare at Service Lead level or above.
• Knowledge of key policies and themes in healthcare provision in the UK.
• Ability and interest in coaching staff to improve performance
• Current active clinical practice
• Proven ability to set ambitious targets and monitor against targets to secure organisational success
• Financial management experience, including budget management.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details
Employer name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Wythenshawe Hospital and Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, M23 9LT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Richard Johnson, Clinical Head of Division, richard.johnson@mft.nhs.uk

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