Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Geriatrician to join the team at Manchester Royal Infirmary (part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust). You will be part of the Medicine Division at the MRI which includes the specialties of Respiratory, Ageing and Complex Care, Medical Specialties and Sexual Health.

We would be supportive and open to Geriatrician applicants with specialist knowledge and interest in one of the following specialties: Cardiology, Vascular, Stroke, Acute Medicine, Acute Oncology and Frailty.

Committed to working with dignity and respect, you will have a broad-based expertise in Geriatric Medicine, General (Internal) Medicine and your relevant specialist interest. You will be joining a team of highly motivated Consultants in Geriatric Medicine and depending on the interest and experience of the successful candidate there will be the opportunity to be involved in other sub-speciality areas of interest.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care
• Lead and contribute to the development of frailty services
• Provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team
• Drive quality improvement and service performance
• Contribute to service planning and strategic development
• Support safe, responsive and patient-focused care delivery
• Use resources effectively and support service sustainability
• Promote equality, inclusion and compassionate care
• Participate in senior medical leadership responsibilities
• Participate in the medical on-call rota

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: 05 November 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-MRI-8281314-RL4
Job locations: Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom

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 & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

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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
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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. Roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy, meaning the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment if you are successful and join us. Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service within 30 days of the certificate being issued.

Person Specification
Essential:

• MB ChB or equivalent
• Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
• Applicants who are UK trained must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants who are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
• Experience in Liaison or Frailty
• Organisational skills
• Communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Involvement in service department and/or quality improvement processes
• Teaching of medical students
• Experience of Audit
• Teaching of Junior Medical Staff
• Experience of supervision of ST1 level trainees including workplace-based assessment and MSF
• Trained Clinical Supervisor

Desirable:

• MD, PhD or other higher degree
• Experience in frailty
• Publications in recognised Clinical Journals
• Trained Educational Supervisor
• Research projects relating to the specialist areas

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. Apply through our website.