Senior LED - Long Term Ventilation

Main area Respiratory Grade MT04 Contract 12 months (Fixed Term - Maternity Leave Cover) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job
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Site Wytheshawe Hospital Town Manchester Salary £67,325 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

The Directorate of Respiratory Medicine, at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a senior fellow in Long Term Ventilation to provide maternity leave cover to support the growth of services.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of inpatient and outpatient LTV services, including specialist clinics, ward rounds, referral triage, management of inter-hospital transfers and multidisciplinary care planning. The role offers exposure to a complex and expanding patient cohort.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is at the level of respiratory registrar / post CCT and wishes to gain subspeciality experience within Long-term ventilation to support a future application for a consultant role within considerable knowledge of a respiratory medicine sub-specialty (long-term ventilation) to support a future application for a specialty training number in Respiratory Medicine.

They will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the management of both domiciliary non-invasive and invasive tracheostomy ventilation. The new post holder will assist in providing in-patient clinical care on the long-term ventilation unit and will be encouraged to participate in an active audit and research portfolio. Full Consultant cover is provided as well as support from an enthusiastic highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

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.

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