Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

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

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Consultant in Respiratory care, providing clinical leadership and engaging in research. This role involves supervising junior staff, contributing to education, and participating in audits while working within a large integrated health system.

Qualifications

• GMC Registration MRCP or equivalent required.
• Specialist Register for GIM and Endocrinology & Diabetes Mellitus via CCT.
• Experience in clinical audit and patient safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in In-patient Medicine.
• Contribute to education and work towards accreditation as a Clinical Supervisor.
• Participate in departmental audit and clinical governance activities.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Teaching

Organizational skills

Communication

Management

Education

GMC Registration MRCP or equivalent

Specialist Register for GIM and Endocrinology & Diabetes Mellitus via CCT

Job description

The successful candidate will join an existing team of 13 consultants (11.3 WTE) and 5 Advanced Nurse Practitioners in providing both in-patient and out-patient Respiratory care. This is a 10 PA post, with potential training or participation in specialty clinical activities across MFT for suitable candidates. The role encourages active research involvement, and candidates must be eligible for GMC registration, as MFT cannot support GMC sponsorship for permanent vacancies.

Main duties of the job:

1. Provide clinical leadership in In-patient Medicine, supervising junior medical staff and trainees as required.
2. Contribute to education and work towards accreditation as a Clinical and Educational Supervisor.
3. Participate in departmental audit and clinical governance activities.
4. Provide cross-cover for annual/study leave and short-term sickness for other consultants, as agreed.
5. Perform other duties necessary for the efficient functioning of the service, evolving with the service pattern.
6. Engage in administrative and management roles within the department.
7. An indicative job plan is available in the Job Description.

About us:

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn, creating an integrated health and social care system for over 1 million patients annually. We bring together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, fostering collaboration, transformation, and innovation, including our electronic patient record system, Hive.

As a major academic research and education centre, we support high-quality research programmes. We are committed to sustainability through our Green Plan and fostering a culture of inclusion, equal opportunity, and staff wellbeing.

Job description:

Details on responsibilities, skills, and experience requirements are in the attached Job Description & Person Specification. Please review the Candidate Essentials Guide for additional information about the Trust, benefits, and application guidance.

Diversity Matters:

MFT promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. For special requirements during the application process, contact [e-mail].

We look forward to receiving your application!

Person Specification:

Qualifications (Essential):

• GMC Registration MRCP or equivalent, with entry in the GMC.
• Specialist Register for GIM and Endocrinology & Diabetes Mellitus via CCT (proposed CCT within 6 months of interview) or CESR.

Clinical Experience (Essential):

• Skills in Internal Medicine equivalent to Higher Speciality Training in GIM and Diabetes.
• Skills in Diabetes management equivalent to Higher Speciality Training.

Desirable:

• Experience in acute take at consultant level in the UK, including ICU experience.

Management and Administration (Essential):

• Experience in clinical audit and patient safety initiatives.

Desirable:

• Experience in service improvement.

Teaching Experience (Essential):

• Experience teaching medical and non-medical staff.

Other Attributes (Essential):

• Good organizational skills, flexibility, and experience working in cross-boundary clinical teams with strong communication and management skills.

Desirable:

• Presentational skills.