Consultant in General Pediatrician Diabetes Interest

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a challenging and varied post at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. This is a full time substantive 10 Programmed Activities (PA) post based within the general paediatric and diabetes department. Applicants for this post must have extensive experience in general Paediatrics and Paediatric Diabetes. Applicants must be on the GMC's Specialist Register for Paediatrics or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview.

The appointee will be contracted for an average of 3 programmed clinic activities per week in general paediatrics and diabetes and will contribute to general paediatrics second‑on weeks, winter second on weekends and resident shifts. There will also be requirement to contribute to the diabetes hot weeks and on calls. The exact format of this will be agreed with the appointee at commencement of the post.

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 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.

Job posted 15 January 2026

Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade Consultant

Salary £109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full-time

Reference number 349-MCH-7594864-RL4

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

COVID‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID‑19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.

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