Skip to main content

This site is independent of the NHS and the Department of Health.

Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Laryngology
Grade
YC72
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
349-MRI-7939779-RL4
Employer
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Town
Manchester
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/06/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant in Laryngology

YC72

Job overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to be part of the biggest Trust in England. The vision for ENT at Manchester Foundation Trust is to work closely across Manchester as part of the Greater Manchester ENT team including strengthening links with Manchester Royal Infirmary, Wythenshawe Hospital and North Manchester General. 

 For any informal discussions regards to this role please contact Navin Mani, Clinical Director for Head and Neck. 

The Ear, Nose and Throat Department is a busy and dynamic tertiary level centre, working as a single service across the Manchester Royal Infirmary and Wythenshawe Hospital, North Manchester General Hospital sites . We provide ENT surgical care to patients from across Greater Manchester and beyond. We are a centre of excellence for Head and Neck cancer as well as providing services for complex voice and airway and other tertiary level otology, rhinology and laryngology services.

Main duties of the job

We are passionate about providing first-class care to our patients and focused on delivering treatment in a quality and timely manner. We are recruiting to the position of Consultant for Laryngology across MRI and Wythenshawe.

As an experienced ENT clinician, you will provide outpatient services to the full range of ENT patient cohorts, ranging from two-week wait to routine. You will have knowledge and practical surgical experience in treating Head and Neck, Otology and Rhinology patients. You will contribute to the out of hours on-call rota as well as evenings and weekends.

You will also help train the next generation of ENT clinicians by engaging in training and education of middle and junior grade doctors.

In return the Care Division will ensure you have a thorough induction, opportunities for continued professional development as well as a mutually agreeable rolling job plan that will be flexibly arranged in accordance with the service needs as well as accommodating your personal work-life balance.

If you are interested in joining a dynamic team at the forefront of strategic change across Greater Manchester, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll 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 you’ll 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, 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!

 

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

Essential criteria
  • MBChB or Equivalent Degree
  • Completed (Post-CCT) Registrar Training
  • Membership of Royal College of Surgeons
Desirable criteria
  • Masters or Doctoral Qualification
  • Post CCT Fellowship
  • Fellowship in the Royal College of Surgeons

Clinical Excellence

Essential criteria
  • Experience of Audit and Research
  • Recipient of a Clinical Excellence Award
Desirable criteria
  • Published in a Peer Recognised Journal

Operational Standards

Essential criteria
  • Awareness of 2ww/62 day cancer standards
  • Awareness of RTT/18 week standards
  • Clinical engagement in waiting list validation (i.e. virtual clinics, PTL validation)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible Working

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.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Navin Mani
Job title
Clinical Director
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01612764639
Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies