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Consultant in Heart Failure

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester, M13 9WL

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

3 September 2026

3 days left

Job description

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

  • 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

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

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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 MattersMFT 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, 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.

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.

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB ChB or equivalent
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • On Speciality Register for Cardiology or CCT within 6 months of interview

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

  • Broad training in general cardiology and extensive training in HF
  • Participation in clinical skills teaching programme

Desirable

  • Evidence of research, service development or experience in innovative technology
  • Experience of organising teaching programmes

Ability

Essential

  • Competent in management of acute and chronic heart failure
  • Ability to integrate within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

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

Audit

Essential

  • Commitment to an understanding of the principles of audit
  • Experience in organisation and undertaking audit

Desirable

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

Research

Essential

  • Research and evidence base to practice

Desirable

  • Research and publications relevant to post

Management Ability

Essential

  • Ability to manage own time and work effectively, understanding of role and importance of management in the NHS
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Evidence of leading a team

Desirable

  • Leadership/Professional Development course
  • Evidence of management ability for example in organising and leading a clinical research team or of service reorganisation

Motivation

Essential

  • A high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline

Desirable

  • Evidence of successful project completion

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

27 August 2026

Last checked

31 August 2026

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