Job summary
The WTWA Medicine Care Division is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Specialty Doctor to join our dynamic, pioneering, supportive and family friendly Palliative Care service, based within the directorate of Ageing and Complex Care.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of Consultant in Palliative Medicine, Specialist Nurses, Administrators, and Allied Health Professionals - all working to provide specialist palliative care to our complex cohort of patients at Wythenshawe Hospital. In addition to this, the team provides an extensive education programme for medical and nursing staff in all aspects of palliative care, particularly in communication skills. There are regular governance meetings, improvement programmes, and active audit and research programmes to be a part of.

Main duties of the job
Please refer to the detailed Job Description for further information regarding the role. Informal visits are encouraged.

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: 04 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum / pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-WTWA-8334812-RL4
Job locations: Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Manchester, M23 9LT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
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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
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we are proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU for 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 application, especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions, is 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
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

Desirable

• Distinctions, prizes
• BSc or equivalent

Knowledge / Teaching and Research
Essential

• Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit
• Understands the importance of clinical governance in ensuring safe practice and quality improvement
• Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting
• Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in clinical practice
• Able to organise own learning and CPD

Desirable

• Has designed and participated in audit
• Experience of collecting and analysing / presenting data orally and in writing
• Interest in or experience of research
• Teaching course qualifications
• Publications

Experience
Essential

• At least 2 years of post graduate general medicine experience

Desirable

• Diploma or degree in Palliative Care
• Experience of leadership within a team
• Previous experience in Palliative Medicine or related specialties

Clinical Skills
Essential

• Competent in basic procedures, history taking and examination skills
• Able to prioritise clinical need
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in clinical practice
• Awareness of own limitations, knowing when to ask for help of senior consultant colleagues
• Understands principles of confidentiality and data protection

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills training
• Accepts responsibility and participation in the management of emergencies
• Knowledge of current NHS issues
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of UK health systems and practices including the relationship between primary and secondary care and inter-professional relationships
• Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care

Organisational and interpersonal skills, communication and working with colleagues
Essential

• Able to manage time and prioritise workload
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
• Able to establish good working relationships with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues

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
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).

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

Employer details
Employer name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Manchester, M23 9LT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Consultant in Palliative Medicine, Debbie Lam, Deborah.Lam@mft.nhs.uk

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