Location
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum / pro rata
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Consultant
Deadline
11 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent: includes on call rota.
Posted Date
27 Aug 2026
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Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

14 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Audit

    Commitment to an understanding of the principles of audit

  • Audit

    Experience in organisation and undertaking audit

  • Ability

    Competent in management of acute and chronic heart failure

  • Ability

    Ability to integrate within a multidisciplinary team

  • Research

    Research and evidence base to practice

  • Experience

    Broad training in general cardiology and extensive training in HF

  • Experience

    Participation in clinical skills teaching programme

  • Motivation

    A high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline

  • Qualifications

    MB ChB or equivalent

  • Qualifications

    MRCP or equivalent

  • Qualifications

    On Speciality Register for Cardiology or CCT within 6 months of interview

  • Management Ability

    Ability to manage own time and work effectively, understanding of role and importance of management in the NHS

  • Management Ability

    Excellent communication skills

  • Management Ability

    Evidence of leading a team

Desirable

9 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Audit

    Publication of audit and service improvement projects, locally and nationally.

  • Ability

    Competent in another complementary sub-specialty, for example cardiac device implantation and follow-up

  • Research

    Research and publications relevant to post

  • Experience

    Evidence of research, service development or experience in innovative technology

  • Experience

    Experience of organising teaching programmes

  • Motivation

    Evidence of successful project completion

  • Qualifications

    Additional higher degree (eg. MD or PhD) in a relevant subject

  • Management Ability

    Leadership/Professional Development course

  • Management Ability

    Evidence of management ability for example in organising and leading a clinical research team or of service reorganisation

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual to join the Heart Failure team at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

As the leading provider of tertiary and specialist healthcare services in Manchester, the Trust treats more than a million patients every year. You will be part of a team of 50 Consultant Cardiologists at the Manchester Heart Institute. The Cardiology department is staffed with energetic, forward-looking cardiologists, and we’re looking for someone similar to join our team.

The role presents an excellent opportunity to showcase your comprehensive understanding of cardiac care and Heart Failure patients.

Informal visits are encouraged and we would welcome your interest.

Main duties of the job

  • To deliver excellent heart failure services, for the population of Greater Manchester and surrounding areas
  • To contribute to the planning and development of heart failure services
  • To support service development
  • To provide flexible support and develop in reach services across MFT sites
  • To support teaching and research within the department

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.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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This advert is for Consultant in Heart Failure with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Cardiology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum / pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: includes on call rota.. The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.

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