Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine
The closing date is 03 June 2026
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to gain 12 month experience in Respiratory Medicine and join the Respiratory Directorate at Manchester University Hospitals, mainly based at Wythenshawe Hospital.
Main duties of the job
- Contribute to the general respiratory ward cover and take part in the 1 in 20 on‑call for Respiratory Medicine.
- Provision of a high quality service to the Trust with responsibility for the diagnosis and treatment of patients referred to the specialty in an inpatient and outpatient setting.
- In conjunction with consultant colleagues, to provide and develop clinical leadership and contribute to the vision and values of the service.
- Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff and allied health professionals.
- Participate in clinical governance processes and continuing professional development.
- Contribute with ongoing strategic redesign.
- Complete mandatory training and undertake annual appraisal.
- Be prepared to embrace changes to provide continuously improving patient care as agreed to by your fellow clinicians and yourself as part of the annual review of your job plan.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
- Fully registered Medical Practitioner
- MRCP or equivalent
- Within 6 months of receiving CCST in Thoracic Medicine or equivalent
- Post‑graduate thesis
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Professional interests and experience
- Experience and interest in Respiratory Medicine
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both elective & emergency within the speciality
- Ability to take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Active & ongoing interest in research and audit
Management and administration
- Ability to organise & manage outpatient priorities & waiting lists
- Ability to manage & lead a team
Teaching
- Interest in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching
- Ability to teach clinical & procedural skills
Domestic
- Resident within a reasonable travel time of the hospital or equivalent access
Personal attributes
- Multidisciplinary team experience
- Enquiring, critical approach to problems
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Physical
- Satisfactory medical clearance by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
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.
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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