Senior Geriatric Medicine Consultant - Frailty & Leadership

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) invites applications for a Consultant in Geriatric Medicine with Specialist Interest to join the team at Manchester Royal Infirmary. You will be part of the Medicine Division, contributing to frailty services, clinical leadership, and service development.

The post requires broad expertise in Geriatric and General Internal Medicine, with opportunities to pursue a subspecialty interest.

Qualifications

• MB ChB or equivalent is required.
• Full and specialist GMC registration (licence to practise) or eligibility within six months of interview.
• UK trained applicants: CCT or within six months of award by interview date; non‑UK trained: evidence of UK CCT equivalence.
• Experience in Liaison or Frailty.
• MD, PhD or other higher degree.
• Experience in frailty is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient‑centred care.
• Lead and contribute to the development of frailty services.
• Provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team.
• Drive quality improvement and service performance.
• Contribute to service planning and strategic development.
• Support safe, responsive and patient‑focused care delivery.
• Use resources effectively and support service sustainability.
• Promote equality, inclusion and compassionate care.
• Participate in senior medical leadership responsibilities.
• Participate in the medical on‑call rota.

Skills

Organisational skills

Frailty experience

Teaching & audit

Publications in clinical journals

Education

MB ChB or equivalent

GMC registration & licence to practise

CCT or eligible within six months

MD/PhD or higher degree

Experience in frailty

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) invites applications for a Consultant in Geriatric Medicine with Specialist Interest to join the team at Manchester Royal Infirmary. You will be part of the Medicine Division, contributing to frailty services, clinical leadership, and service development.

The post requires broad expertise in Geriatric and General Internal Medicine, with opportunities to pursue a subspecialty interest.