Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Anaesthetist with interest in Obstetrics
The closing date is 17 August 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a general anaesthetist with an interest in obstetric anaesthesia working at a consultant level work across Manchester Foundation Trust. This role will be pivotal in supporting the elective recovery of the Trust as well as providing perioperative medical support post-pandemic. The successful candidate will deliver high quality patient care, as well as support the wider departmental ambition to become a centre of research excellence.

The posts will be based at Oxford Road Campus, with expectation to work on the obstetric on call rota. In addition, there will be expectation for some element of work to be delivered at other sites within the Trust as well - to be agreed between successful candidates and the department.

Please note that the successful candidate would be expected to work across other sites within the Trust.

Main duties of the job
The scale of the service within Anaesthesia and MFT enables significant subspecialisation within particular areas of interest and opportunities to develop your consultant career.

In addition there are the benefits of being located near to the facilities of Manchester Medical School and the University.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) was formed on 1st October 2017 following the merger of Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CMFT) and University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust (UHSM). The Trust comprises of Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, University Dental Hospital of Manchester, St Mary's Hospital for Women, The Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Trafford General Hospital, Wythenshawe Hospital, Altrincham Hospital and Withington Community Hospital.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-CSS-8090379-RL4
Job locations: Oxford Road Campus, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• MBChB or equivalent
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent e.g. FRCA
• Completion of higher training in Anaesthesia should be on the specialist register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview.
• Adult Life Support and/ or Advanced Paediatric Life Support Certification or equivalent
• A specialist interest in Obstetric Anaesthesia, specifically the anaesthetic management of patients with Adult Congenital Heart Disease
• Be on the specialist register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview

Desirable

• A postgraduate qualification in teaching and leadership

Teaching and Audit
Essential

• Teaching medical students
• Experience of Audit
• Teaching junior medical staff

Desirable

• GMC recognition as an educational supervison

Academic Achievements, Research & Patient Safety
Desirable

• Postgraduate Research Degree (MD/ PhD or equivalent)
• Demonstrate a quality improvement project in perioperative medicine or work in this area
• Demonstrate a regional or national interest in training through a transformational project
• Publication in a peer reviewed journal, a demonstrable commitment to developing research in the Trust or a record of improving patient safety within previous organisations

Interpersonal Skills
Essential

• Organisations skills
• Communication skills
• Leadership skills

Desirable

• Evidence of co-ordination of national level communication project

Other Requirements
Essential

• Full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration)
• Willing to reside within a distance of 30 minutes of base site

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director
Allison Howells
allison.howells@mft.nhs.uk
01612915714