Job summary
The Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at North Manchester General Hospital provides a range of specialist services from our North Manchester hospital site and within community settings for the local population of North Manchester.

The portfolio of Respiratory subspecialties, diagnostics and Sleep services at North Manchester General Hospital are well established, offering a range of tertiary clinics delivered both face to face and remotely where appropriate and the department has an excellent reputation, recognised at Group level for its strong and dynamic leadership team. Respiratory Services are provided across several hospitals within the MFT Group, with inpatient respiratory beds at North Manchester General Hospital, Manchester Royal Infirmary and Wythenshawe Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• Provision with consultant colleagues of a quality service to the Trust with responsibility for the diagnosis and treatment of patients referred to the specialty in an inpatient and outpatient setting.
• In conjunction with consultant colleagues to provide and develop Clinical leadership and contribute to the vision and values of the service.
• Professional Supervision and management of junior medical staff.
• Participate in audit and continuing professional development.
• Contribute with on-going strategic redesign.

These duties will vary from year to year according to the evolution and development of Respiratory Services. You will be expected to comply with such changes as agreed to by your fellow clinicians and yourself and expressly as agreed to in your annual review of your job description.

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: 14 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-NMGH-8333609-RL4
Job locations: North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Rd, Manchester, M8 5RB, United Kingdom

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

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
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.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Many roles at MFT require a DBS check. Standard DBS checks spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings; Enhanced DBS adds relevant local police information; Enhanced with Barred Lists also checks the children's and/or adults barred lists. Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service within 30 days of the certificate being issued.

Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential:

• Primary medical qualification e.g. MBChB
• Full registration with the GMC
• The appointee will hold the MRCP or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
• On the GMC Specialist Register, holding CCT or expect to do within 6 months of interview
• An understanding of general principles of research, scientific method and interpretation.

Desirable:

• A higher degree e.g. MD, PhD

Experience
Essential:

• Evidence of teaching and training experience to support clinical supervisor status

Desirable:

• Publication of research articles

Skills/ Knowledge
Essential:

• Clinical expertise in Respiratory Medicine and broad knowledge of general medicine
• Clinical expertise in a specialist area of Respiratory Medicine e.g. lung cancer, ILD, COPD or Sleep etc.
• Good verbal and written communication skills including basic IT skills
• Ability to work well within a team and establish good professional relationships
• Evidence of effective leadership - organisational and clinical
• Clinical Governance understanding
• Understand the principles of audit

Desirable:

• Attendance at Advanced communication skills or similar course
• Experience in leading service change or improvement
• Evidence of participation in audit projects

Work related circumstances
Essential:

• Appropriate Home Office status to undertake a career post in the UK

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.