Consultant in Palliative Medicine | University NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Palliative Medicine | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Employer:

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Urmston, M41 5SN

Pay:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

05/03/2026

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic Palliative Medicine Consultant to join the Trafford Community Specialist Palliative Care Team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a substantive community consultant post based with Trafford Community Specialist Palliative Care Service and linking with Moya Cole (formerly St.

Ann’s) Hospice including Hospice Out-patient session and Hospice 2ndOn-call.

This post has an NHS contract held by Trafford Local care Organisation, with an honorary contract with Moya Cole Hospice.

Palliative Medical governance and Consultant support will be through Moya Cole Hospice.

This Consultant in Palliative Medicine will play a key role in the development and delivery of high quality equitable palliative care services for the patients and families within Trafford Community.

The appointee will work in collaboration with the Trafford Community Specialist Palliative Care Service and Moya Cole Hospice to facilitate the seamless co-ordination of palliative care services for patients between care settings.

The Consultant will provide senior medical specialist palliative care assessment and management for patients and their families working as part of the specialist palliative care Multi-professional Team both in Trafford Community and Moya Cole Hospice.

The post holder will provide medical leadership within the Trafford Specialist Palliative Care Service, providing clinical advice and support for other members of the service as well as wider community colleagues.

The post holder will support the operational and strategic development of the Trafford Service with the service leads.

The Consultant will encourage and facilitate non-clinical activities, such as education and training, audit and quality improvement.

The Trafford Community Specialist Palliative Care Service provides support and care for people with life limiting illnesses (cancer and non-cancers), with identified palliative care needs.

The service aims to improve the quality of life for people by providing holistic and personalised support.

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.

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