Consultant in Acute Medicine

There is an exciting opportunity for a full time Consultant in Acute Medicine to join the existing team working across WTWA Hospitals.

Interested applicants are strongly recommended to come and meet the team and to discuss with the specialty lead for Acute medicine and SDEC. Recognizing the opportunities and demands a career in acute medicine affords we have a strong emphasis on teamwork, communication and flexible working to allow you to get the most out of your work and home life. We are committed to contributing not just to the Acute Medical Department but MFT with a focus on ambulatory care, digital healthcare, education ( including simulation) and workforce wellbeing. Many of our consultant colleagues undertake regional and national educational, governance and leadership roles alongside delivering acute care.

The Acute Medical and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) team includes 15 consultants with a breadth of specialty knowledge. We are supported by an excellent multidisciplinary team. This includes 3 Advanced care practitioners, one consultant nurse, 2 pharmacists, 3 physician associates, occupational and physiotherapists, discharge facilitators, locally employed senior and junior clinical fellows and rotating doctors in training.

We are keen to attract candidates interested in service development will support this in post.

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached Job Description which details the person specification.

This appointment will be made in accordance with the 2003 Consultant Contract Terms and Conditions. The Job Description indicates the main duties of the post, which may be reviewed in the light of experience and developments within service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post holder.

This is a full time 10PA post. However, applications for less than full time work or job shares would also be welcomed. The successful applicants would join the medical on call rota. This currently includes 1 in 8 weekends and 1 in 24 weekdays and overnight

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.