Consultant in Acute Medicine | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	11 February 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£109,725 - £145,478 per annum
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	14 March 2026
Location:	Manchester, M13 9WL
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7772107/349-MRI-7772107-RL4

Summary

Manchester Royal Infirmary is looking to appoint enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic consultants to join our Acute Medical team.

Flexible opportunities exist to appoint 10PA Acute Medical consultant. There is potential to adjust job plans to the needs of suitable applicants, for this reason applicants are encouraged to make contact as early as possible.

This is an exciting time to join Manchester Royal Infirmary:
• We have developed our acute medicine service significantly over the past four years, going from 6 to 20 consultants
• The redevelopment of our Emergency Department is planned to be completed in 2027/28.
• We are privileged to host several highly specialist and tertiary services such as Renal Medicine and Transplantation, Clinical Haematology including Haemoglobinopathy, Cardiology including Hypertension, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, HIV and Sexual health, Rheumatology, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Lipidology, Major Trauma, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Colo-rectal, Urology, ENT, Maxillofacial and Vascular Surgery. The multitude of specialties on site makes practising in MRI particularly exciting as high, cutting-edge medicine and surgery are practised, and there is always help to hand.
• Our proximity to The University of Manchester and our long-established relationship as an academic centre of excellence means we attract and develop some of the best people in the world

MRI is continually striving to innovate, develop and improve the offering to our patients. In this aim we are constantly developing our medical models to expand consultant support and ensure consultant led care is available 7 days a week. Offered as 10PA posts, this includes weekend daytime ward sessions 1:8 or participation in the Acute weekend and evening rota which is also 1:8 frequency.

You’ll thrive in our open, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone matters, and is respected for who they are. We will help you to develop and support you to deliver your very best work.

We are looking for clinicians who may wish to take up roles in the following areas as part of their job plans to facilitate their further development:
• Medical leadership
• Medical education
• Governance
• Research

Candidates are encouraged to make contact when applying though to discuss options of flexible roles and specialist interests

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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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!



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.


This advert closes on Thursday 26 Feb 2026

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