Consultant

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking an experienced Consultant in Nephrology to deliver high-quality clinical care while mentoring and teaching trainees. This role combines inpatient and outpatient responsibilities with opportunities for research and professional development in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively within a dedicated team, contributing to patient care and innovative medical practices within a large teaching hospital setting.

Benefits

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Opportunities for research and innovation

Mentorship programs

Qualifications

• Consultant with expertise in nephrology and kidney transplantation.
• Experience in acute inpatient and outpatient care.
• Strong communication skills for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care to patients.
• Conduct ward rounds on transplant and renal wards.
• Supervise and mentor foundation doctors and trainees.

Skills

Energetic

Dynamic

Enthusiastic

Ability to work in a team

Education

Fully qualified Consultant

Job description

We are looking for a fully qualified, energetic, dynamic, enthusiastic consultant colleague to join the Nephrology and Kidney & Pancreas Transplant service and help to deliver high quality clinical care to its patients. The post provides an excellent balance of nephrology with acute transplant inpatient and outpatient care. The unit has a strong culture of close surgical and nephrological team working including combined ward rounds on the transplant unit and in the MDT support meetings. Associated with Manchester University and the medical school the unit has a strong research background and patients care is supported by a strong team including foundation doctors, renal specialist trainees, transplant surgical fellows, and advanced nurse practitioners to support inpatient and outpatient work. Being a large teaching hospital, the post offers teaching responsibilities and opportunities. There is a strong culture of support networks and mentorship for all new consultant colleagues including the NAC Newly appointed Consultant leadership course run by the Trust and supported by the Kings fund.

We are seeking an inspirational and aspirational consultant colleague to join a supportive Nephrology and allied Kidney & Pancreas Transplant surgical service to help deliver excellent high quality clinical care to its patients. The individual will have the opportunity to grow their own skills and expertise and develop areas of specialist interest. The individual will work closely with and communicate effectively together as a member of a unique team combining transplant nephrology, renal and transplant surgical clinicians for the benefit of patients.

The post offers a combination of acute inpatient and outpatient transplant and renal responsibilities. This includes ward rounds on the renal and transplant wards and support to outlying patients at Manchester Royal Infirmary. The appointed Consultant will strengthen and support an inpatient team consisting of foundation doctors, renal specialist trainees, transplant surgical fellows, and advanced clinical practitioners. Working in a large teaching hospital will allow the opportunity to support the development of trainees through teaching and mentoring, and the chance to lead teams in Quality improvement programmes and in learning from clinical outcomes to strengthen care.

The Outpatient opportunities will include provision of weekly Transplant clinics, opportunity for specialty transplant service and clinic development and general nephrology clinic responsibilities.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust 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.