Job summary
We are pleased to invite applications for 2 Consultants to join our Ageing & Complex Care Directorate. The 2 posts are as follows:

• Consultant in Geriatric Medicine
• Consultant in Stroke Medicine

Please specify on your application which of the above posts you wish to apply for.

We welcome applications for those with an interest in the below fields:

• Acute Frailty
• Parkinson's Disease
• Bone Health
• Community Geriatrics
• Orthogeriatric

This role is the opportunity to become part of an experienced and ambitious Consultant body within a major NHS teaching organisation. The Ageing & Complex Care directorate is committed to constantly developing, improving, and innovating our services around the needs of our older population. We welcome individuals who want to shape the future of Geriatric Medicine, develop their specialist interests, and contribute to delivering exceptional patient care.

Interviews are planned to take place at Wythenshawe Hospital on the 2nd December 2026. Specific details will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates.

Main duties of the job
Our Ageing & Complex Care directorate consists of 3 primary departments: Elderly (Geriatric) Medicine, Stroke Medicine, and Palliative Care. The role will work primarily within these services, which includes a complex ward work and front-door frailty services. In addition to this, there will be an opportunity for the successful applicant to be job planned for their sub-specialist interest for the development of themselves and the service.

The successful candidate will also be expected to support the Medical on-call consultant rota, which involves a combination of evening, overnight and weekend cover (1 in 24 weekdays and 1 in 8 weekends, with 1 Bank Holiday per calendar year).

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 andempowered 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 responsibilities
IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

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Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, 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, 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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor 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 applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis 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.

Person Specification
Attainments
Essential

• Medical Degree
• Full registration and licence to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Membership of Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) UK or equivalent
• Within 6 months of receiving CCST in Geriatric Medicine / Acute Internal Medicine / General Internal Medicine

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification or additional certification relevant to speciality
• Member of the British Geriatrics Society

Domestic / Physical
Essential

• Resident within a reasonable travel time to the hospital or equivalent access

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Enquiring, critical approach to problems
• Good interpersonal skills
• Caring attitude to patients in line with NHS values
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Commitment to continuing own Medical Education
• Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Teaching & Research
Essential

• Interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Ability to teach clinical and procedural skills
• Ability to supervise a range of junior clinical staff
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research
• Publications in peer reviewed journals

Management & Administration
Essential

• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities and waiting lists
• Ability to manage and lead a team
• Ability to play a leadership role in developing medical services

Desirable

• Understanding of key issues in the interface between secondary and primary / intermediate care

Professional Interests & Experience
Essential

• Specialist interest in one or more areas of Geriatric Medicine
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Active and ongoing interest in research and audit

Training
Essential

• Compliant with training as required by the Royal College of Physicians
• Formal Specialist Registrar training in Geriatric and General Medicine

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.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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