# Consultant Geriatrician (interest in Orthogeriatric Medicine) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-geriatrician-interest-in-orthogeriatric-medicine/94deebf7-2a68-4748-a170-705fb7fba251 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-geriatrician-interest-in-orthogeriatric-medicine/94deebf7-2a68-4748-a170-705fb7fba251.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Manchester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Geriatric Medicine - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum / pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week (8am - 5pm, flexibility required) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-27T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-13T10:31:15.847Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Trauma_Orthopaedics/Trauma_Orthopaedics-v8071683 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8071683?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are pleased to invite applications for Consultant posts in Geriatric Medicine with interests in Orthogeriatric Medicine, Silver Trauma and Bone Health. These posts will support services within the fracture neck of femur units at Wythenshawe Hospital and North Manchester Hospital, and Bone Health services at WTWA. Successful candidates will join the Ageing and Complex Health Directorate within the Medicine Division, working across Wythenshawe Hospital and Trafford General Hospital. MFT’s neck of femur service is nationally recognised for excellent outcomes and consistently low mortality rates. The successful candidate will work within a well-established multidisciplinary team across both sites. These posts offer significant opportunities for service development within the North Manchester neck of femur unit, Silver Trauma services at WTWA, and Bone Health services. Successful candidates will be supported to complete the King's Fund New Consultant Leadership Programme and will benefit from mentorship within both the Ageing and Complex Health Directorate and the Trauma and Orthopaedic Division. There are also opportunities to develop interests in education, leadership, governance and digital innovation. Candidates must be eligible for their own GMC registration, as MFT cannot provide GMC sponsorship for permanent appointments. ### Main duties of the job Complex Health is one of the directorates within the Division of Medicine, alongside Medical Specialties.  Complex Health as a directorate encompasses Geriatric Medicine, Stroke Medicine and Palliative Medicine. It works across all four hospitals within the WTWA site and there is opportunity to work at each of these. The particular role will include cross site working at North Manchester Hospital as part of the neck of femur service. Wythenshawe Hospital is a large teaching hospital with specific separate takes in Respiratory, Cardiology and a GI bleed rota. Trafford Hospital is a district General Hospital which serves its local population with a focus on orthopaedics, rehabilitation and frailty. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the general medical on call rota at WTWA. See job description for more detail. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place.  This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others.  You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. 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. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for 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 application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is 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. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Medical Degree - Full registration and licence to practice with the GMC - MRCP(UK) or equivalent - Within 6 months of receiving CCST in Geriatric Medicine - Within 6 months of receiving CCST in Acute Internal Medicine or General Internal Medicine - As required by the Royal College of Physicians Formal Specialist Registrar training in Geriatric and General Medicine **Desirable** - Postgraduate qualification or additional certification - Member of British Geriatrics Society ### Management and administration **Essential** - Ability to organise & manage outpatient priorities & waiting lists - Ability to manage & lead a team - Ability to play a leadership role in developing medical services **Desirable** - Understanding of key issues in the interface between secondary and primary/ intermediate care ### Professional interests and experience **Essential** - Specialist interest in one area of Geriatric Medicineorthogeriatrics, silver trauma and bone health - Ability to take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients - Active & ongoing interest in research and audit ## Documents - [functional requirements (pdf, 920.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10363019) - [jd for orthogeri consultant (pdf, 552.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10363020) - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.