Consultant in Geriatric Medicine/Stroke MedicineNHS

Job summary

We are pleased to invite applications for 2 Consultants to join our Ageing & Complex Care Directorate. The 2 posts are as follows:

• Consultant in Geriatric Medicine
• Consultant in Stroke Medicine

Please specify on your application which of the above posts you wish to apply for.

We welcome applications for those with an interest in the below fields:

• Acute Frailty
• Parkinson's Disease
• Bone Health
• Community Geriatrics
• Orthogeriatric

This role is the opportunity to become part of an experienced and ambitious Consultant body within a major NHS teaching organisation. The Ageing & Complex Care directorate is committed to constantly developing, improving, and innovating our services around the needs of our older population. We welcome individuals who want to shape the future of Geriatric Medicine, develop their specialist interests, and contribute to delivering exceptional patient care.

Interviews are planned to take place at Wythenshawe Hospital on the 2nd December 2026. Specific details will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates.

Main duties of the job

Our Ageing & Complex Care directorate consists of 3 primary departments: Elderly (Geriatric) Medicine, Stroke Medicine, and Palliative Care. The role will work primarily within these services, which includes a complex ward work and front-door frailty services. In addition to this, there will be an opportunity for the successful applicant to be job planned for their sub-specialist interest for the development of themselves and the service.

The successful candidate will also be expected to support the Medical on-call consultant rota, which involves a combination of evening, overnight and weekend cover (1 in 24 weekdays and 1 in 8 weekends, with 1 Bank Holiday per calendar year).

Job description

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

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Diversity MattersMFT 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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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.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) 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 andempowered 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.