Job summary
We are looking for a fully qualified, energetic, dynamic, enthusiastic consultant colleague to join the Nephrology and Kidney & Pancreas Transplant service and help to deliver high quality clinical care to its patients. The post provides an excellent balance of nephrology with acute transplant inpatient and outpatient care. The unit has a strong culture of close surgical and nephrological team working including combined ward rounds on the transplant unit and in the MDT support meetings. Associated with Manchester University and the medical school the unit has a strong research background and patients care is supported by a strong team including foundation doctors, renal specialist trainees, transplant surgical fellows, and advanced nurse practitioners to support inpatient and outpatient work. Being a large teaching hospital, the post offers teaching responsibilities and opportunities. There is a strong culture of support networks and mentorship for all new consultant colleagues including the NAC Newly appointed Consultant leadership course run by the Trust and supported by the Kings fund.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an inspirational and aspirational consultant colleague to join a supportive Nephrology and allied Kidney & Pancreas Transplant surgical service to help deliver excellent high quality clinical care to its patients. The individual will have the opportunity to grow their own skills and expertise and develop areas of specialist interest. The individual will work closely with and communicate effectively together as a member of a unique team combining transplant nephrology, renal and transplant surgical clinicians for the benefit of patients.
The post offers a combination of acute inpatient and outpatient transplant and renal responsibilities. This includes ward rounds on the renal and transplant wards and support to outlying patients at Manchester Royal Infirmary. The appointed Consultant will strengthen and support an inpatient team consisting of foundation doctors, renal specialist trainees, transplant surgical fellows, and advanced clinical practitioners. Working in a large teaching hospital will allow the opportunity to support the development of trainees through teaching and mentoring, and the chance to lead teams in Quality improvement programmes and in learning from clinical outcomes to strengthen care.
The Outpatient opportunities will include provision of weekly Transplant clinics, opportunity for specialty transplant service and clinic development and general nephrology clinic responsibilities.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Clinical Skills & Training
Essential
- MB.ChB or equivalent qualifications
- CCT In Renal Medicine (within 6 months of application)
- Full GMC Specialist Registration with License to Practice
- Postgraduate qualifications (MRCP or equivalent)
- Experience of kidney and pancreas transplantation in an acute transplanting unit
- Experience in interventional procedures including competence to perform kidney transplant biopsy
Desirable
- Higher Qualification (MD, MSc or PhD)
- Post CCT fellowship in transplantation
Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of Audit/Quality Improvement
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Experience in research grant writing
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of formal and bed-side teaching at postgraduate/undergraduate levels
Desirable
- Specific training in teaching skills
- Experience of clinical/educational supervision of trainee doctors
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Distinctions, Prizes or awards
Management and Administrative Experience and Skills
Essential
- Ability to advise on the smooth and efficient running of a specialist clinical service
- Ability to manage own time efficiently and prioritise accordingly
- Flexibility to adapt to changing service demands
Desirable
- Management training
- Ability to manage and lead working groups
Communication, Team Working and use of IT
Essential
- Organisation and Team Working Skills
- Communication Skills
- IT skills (word, excel, access, database, reporting, literature search, bibliography)
Person Specification
Qualifications, Clinical Skills & Training
Essential
- MB.ChB or equivalent qualifications
- CCT In Renal Medicine (within 6 months of application)
- Full GMC Specialist Registration with License to Practice
- Postgraduate qualifications (MRCP or equivalent)
- Experience of kidney and pancreas transplantation in an acute transplanting unit
- Experience in interventional procedures including competence to perform kidney transplant biopsy
Desirable
- Higher Qualification (MD, MSc or PhD)
- Post CCT fellowship in transplantation
Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of Audit/Quality Improvement
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Experience in research grant writing
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of formal and bed-side teaching at postgraduate/undergraduate levels
Desirable
- Specific training in teaching skills
- Experience of clinical/educational supervision of trainee doctors
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Distinctions, Prizes or awards
Management and Administrative Experience and Skills
Essential
- Ability to advise on the smooth and efficient running of a specialist clinical service
- Ability to manage own time efficiently and prioritise accordingly
- Flexibility to adapt to changing service demands
Desirable
- Management training
- Ability to manage and lead working groups
Communication, Team Working and use of IT
Essential
- Organisation and Team Working Skills
- Communication Skills
- IT skills (word, excel, access, database, reporting, literature search, bibliography)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
