Consultant in Geriatrics

Overview

We are pleased to invite applications for Consultant posts in Geriatric Medicine. The posts will support activity within the Complex Health Department, within the Medicine Division, across Wythenshawe Hospital and Trafford General Hospital.

There will be opportunities to work across a variety of work streams dependent on individual preferences as well as opportunities to work part time depending on individual circumstances. We would particularly welcome applicants with interests in Oncogeriatrics and Acute Frailty.

Candidates must be eligible for their own GMC registration - MFT cannot support GMC Sponsorship for candidates who are offered permanent vacancies.

Complex Health is one of the directorates within the Division of Medicine, alongside Medical Specialties. Complex Health as a directorate encompasses Geriatric Medicine, Stroke Medicine and Palliative Medicine.

It works across all four hospitals within the WTWA site and there is opportunity to work at each of these. Wythenshawe Hospital is a large teaching hospital with specific separate takes in Respiratory, Cardiology and a GI bleed rota. Trafford Hospital is a district General Hospital which serves its local population with a focus on orthopaedics, rehabilitation and frailty.

The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the general medical on call rota. See job description for more detail.

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, 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.

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. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.

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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