Consultant in Interstitial Lung Disease | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Manchester seeks a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with an interest in Interstitial Lung Disease. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team focused on improving patient pathways and conducting significant research. Responsibilities include participation in clinical trials, conducting audits, and delivering education. Ideal candidates will have higher training and research qualifications. This role provides opportunities for career advancement within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Cutting-edge facilities

Leadership opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Completed higher training with experience in ILD desirable.
• Research training and a postgraduate degree preferred.
• Potential involvement in education for staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Participate in national and international trials for patients with ILD.
• Conduct service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement projects.
• Provide education and training opportunities for junior doctors.

Skills

Experience in Interstitial Lung Disease

Research training

Education and training delivery

Education

Postgraduate degree (MD or PhD)

Job description

Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with Interest in Interstitial Lung Disease

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a consultant post within the Manchester University Foundation Trust (MFT) Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Unit, based at Wythenshawe Hospital.

The successful applicant will join an established team of health care professionals servicing a population of over 5 million. The service provides general ILD clinics as well as subspecialist Rheumatology ILD, Vasculitis ILD, Familial ILD, Sarcoidosis clinics and offers an outreach nursing service to North Manchester and Central Manchester Hospitals. The ILD team has a strong research tradition and is currently running a number of commercial and non-commercial studies. The team is focused on improving patient pathways and early review and diagnosis in ILD.

Key responsibilities:

• Participate as a member of the research team (sub‑ or principal investigator) in national and international trials for patients with ILD, including research grants.
• Conduct or lead service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement projects in the ILD unit, ideally under the Integrated Research Application System (IRAS).
• Provide education and training to staff, students, and junior doctors; potential for a formal role in undergraduate or postgraduate education.

Qualifications:

• Completed higher training; some experience in the specialist field of ILD is desirable.
• Research training and a postgraduate degree (MD or PhD) desirable; suitable for SpR upon completion of training or consultants with some expertise in ILD.

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. The Trust employs over 30,000 staff and provides a range of services across 10 hospital and community sites.

We offer a supportive environment, cutting‑edge facilities, and opportunities for leadership and career advancement.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating unlawful discrimination across our workforce. 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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025.