Senior LED - Long Term Ventilation | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior LED in Long Term Ventilation to provide maternity leave cover at the Long Term Ventilation unit in Manchester. The role involves inpatient and outpatient care, multidisciplinary planning, and involvement in audits and research with a supportive team.

The post offers exposure to complex LTV cohorts, with potential alignment toward a future consultant path within Respiratory Medicine, and collaboration across a large, renowned academic

Qualifications

• Level of respiratory registrar / post-CCT seeking subspeciality experience in Long Term Ventilation.
• Interest in pursuing a future consultant role in Respiratory Medicine.
• Experience or interest in management of domiciliary non-invasive and invasive ventilation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inpatient and outpatient LTV services, including specialist clinics and ward rounds.
• Conduct referral triage and manage inter-hospital transfers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning for LTV patients.
• Assist in development of audit and research portfolio for the unit.
• Provide clinical care on the long-term ventilation unit and support service expansion.

Job description

Senior LED - Long Term Ventilation | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

The Directorate of Respiratory Medicine, at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a senior fellow in Long Term Ventilation to provide maternity leave cover to support the growth of services.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of inpatient and outpatient LTV services, including specialist clinics, ward rounds, referral triage, management of inter-hospital transfers and multidisciplinary care planning. The role offersexposuretoacomplexandexpandingpatientcohort.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is at the level of respiratory registrar / post CCT and wishes to gain subspeciality experience within Long-term ventilation to support a future application for a consultant role within considerable knowledge of a respiratory medicine sub-specialty (long-term ventilation) to support a future application for a specialty training number in Respiratory Medicine. They will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the management of both domiciliary non-invasive and invasive tracheostomy ventilation. The new post holder will assist in providing in-patient clinical care on the long-term ventilation unit and will be encouraged to participate in an active audit and research portfolio. Full Consultant cover is provided as well as support from an enthusiastic highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) 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.

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

This advert closes on Monday 26 Oct 2026

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust