Consultant in Acute Medicine

Job 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 significantly expanded our acute medicine service, growing from 6 to 20 consultants over the past four years. The redevelopment of our Emergency Department is planned to be completed in 2027/28, and our proximity to The University of Manchester provides abundant academic collaboration.

Our MRI service continually innovates and expands consultant support to ensure consultant‑led care is available 7 days a week. Offered as 10PA posts, this includes weekend daytime ward sessions (1:8) and participation in the Acute weekend and evening rota (also 1:8 frequency). You will thrive in an open, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone matters, and we will support your professional growth.

• Medical leadership
• Medical education
• Governance
• Research

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. With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, we deliver outstanding healthcare to a diverse population.

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, providing opportunities to lead projects that shape the future of medicine.

• Date posted: 12 February 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‑MRI‑7772107‑RL4
• Job location:
  
  Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL

Take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments for detailed responsibilities, but key areas include:

• Providing consultant‑led care across all operational hours.
• Participating in the Acute weekend and evening rota.
• Engaging in clinical leadership, education, governance and research initiatives.
• Contributing to service improvement and development of new medical models.

• Primary medical qualification (e.g., MBChB)
• Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
• On the Specialist Register, holding CCT or expected to achieve within 6 months of interview
• MRCP or equivalent evidence of training and experience

• A higher degree such as MD
• Attendance at Advanced communication skills or similar course

• Appropriate Home Office status for a UK career post
• Clinical expertise in Acute Medicine with broad knowledge of general medicine
• Evidence of teaching and training experience to support clinical supervisor status

• Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
• Experience in leading service change or improvement

• Evidence of organisational and clinical leadership skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Clinical governance understanding
• Clinical expertise in a specialist area of Acute Medicine

• Experience in leading service change or improvement

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we are proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU for our patients, our communities, and each other. We expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role‑specific questions, is written by you. This helps us understand the real you and ensures our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

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.

If you have any special requirements to help with your application, please contact the manager named below.