Locum Consultant Cardiologist in Transplant

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester invites applications for a full-time Consultant Transplant Cardiologist position. Join a dedicated team within the Manchester Heart Institute, operating on a 1 in 5 on-call basis. This role involves providing expert clinical care and managing outpatient priorities. Ideal candidates should possess higher Cardiothoracic Specialist Surgical Qualification and full GMC Registration. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and skill advancement in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Opportunities for research and innovation

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration required.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT, CESR, or European Community Rights.
• Subspecialist interest in Aortovascular Surgery and Trauma.

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-call cardiothoracic surgery and heart/lung transplantation rotas.
• Manage and lead a surgical firm.
• Communicate effectively with other agencies.

Skills

Clinical training and experience

Ability to offer expert clinical opinion

Management of outpatient priorities

Experience of teaching at postgraduate level

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

Higher Cardiothoracic Specialist Surgical Qualification

Full GMC Registration

Job description

Locum Consultant Cardiologist in Transplant

The closing date is 30 December 2025

Applications are invited for 1 full‑time Consultant Transplant Cardiologist to support services in the Manchester Heart Institute across Manchester. The position will be based at Wythenshawe Hospital.

The Wythenshawe Hospital site is a tertiary centre for cardiothoracic and cardiology services in Greater Manchester and provides quaternary level heart and lung transplantation services. It has been designated as the hub site for the MFT Single Cardiac Service.

Candidate will be expected to participate in on‑call cardiothoracic surgery and heart/lung transplantation rotas, operating on a 1 in 5 basis.

Main duties of the job

As the leading provider of tertiary and specialist healthcare services in Manchester, the Trust treats more than a million patients every year. The post holder will be part of a team of 50 Consultant Cardiologists and 16 visiting Consultants in the Manchester Heart Institute and will primarily be based at Wythenshawe Hospital. The successful candidate with appropriate Cardiothoracic Transplantation experience will participate in on‑call cardiothoracic surgery rotas, operating on a 1 in 4 basis.

About us

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, we 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.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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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. As an inclusive employer, we support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Consultant Cardiac Surgeon

• Full GMC Registration
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or CESR or European Community Rights
• An appropriate higher Cardiothoracic Specialist Surgical Qualification
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in cardiac for emergency and elective situations
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
• Ability to manage and lead a surgical firm
• Experience of teaching at postgraduate level
• Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
• Experience of audit management
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
• Peer reviewed publications
• Ability to work in a team and engage in innovation
• Good interpersonal skills, enquiring critical approach to work, caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with other agencies
• Committed to continuing medical education
• Subspecialist interest in Aortovascular Surgery & Trauma
• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
• Experience of supervising

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust