Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Transplant Respiratory Physician
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Consultant Transplant Respiratory Physician
Consultant Lung Transplant for Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT) – Wythenshawe Hospital
Job Title: Consultant Lung Transplant
Location: Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester Foundation Trust Contract: Full-Time Permanent Clinics & Ward Rounds:
- Pre-transplant clinics
- Post-transplant clinics
- Bronchoscopy
- 2–4 ward rounds per week
About the Role
The substantive post within the Lung Transplant Service is designed for candidates with substantial experience in the pre- and post-operative management of lung transplant patients. You will collaborate closely with 2 existing Respiratory/Transplant Consultants and multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to deliver and enhance our dedicated transplant service.
As part of this high-volume transfusion service (10 post slots), the successful candidate will:
- Provide continuous care for heart and lung transplant recipients, sharing governance with respiratory consultants, cardiologists, and surgical teams.
- Share the living transplant medicine on-call roster, ensuring responsive out-of-hours support.
- Assess patients for lung transplant eligibility alongside ongoing management of approved recipients.
- Lead one pre-transplant clinic and one post-transplant clinic weekly.
- Conduct bronchoscopy procedures, including designated lung transplant cases.
- Participate in two weekly MDTs (multi-disciplinary team meetings) to coordinate transplant care protocols.
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The post-holder will also support staff across the service, including:
- Transplant specialist nurses
- Research nurses
- Clinical and research fellows
Ward Responsibilities:
- Lead care for 16-bed transplant ward, including admission/oevernitseguir of variable numbers of patients in Critical Care (CTCU) with heart and lung transplant needs, as well as patients requiring artificial heart support.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Delivery & Team Support:
- Lead or contribute to one dedicated pre-transplant clinic, ensuring eligibility assessments and optimisation.
- Manage one post-transplant clinic to monitor long-term graft outcomes and patient health.
- Offer 2–4 ward rounds weekly for lung transplant recipients.
- Host one designated bronchoscopy procedure per week for lung transplant patients.
- Sit on two weekly MDTs to deliver care plans, monitor complications, and discuss clinical progress.
- Support colleagues, including nursing specialists, research teams, and new consultants.
On-Call & Shift Coverage:
- Share responsibility for living transplant medicine on-call, inclusive of urgent transfers and emergencies.
MFT Overview
Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest NHS Trust in England, with:
- Annual turnovers exceeding £3 billion.
- 10 hospitals and community networks serving 1 million patients yearly.
- 30,000 workforce supporting transformation, research, and innovation.
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Our Mission:
- A digitally enabled healthcare system enhances clinical quality, patient experience, and operational efficiency.
- Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system, ensures seamless care coordination.
- Academic and research hub with robust structures for high-impact clinical and translational research.
- Environmental commitment through the launch of the MFT Green Plan.
- Inclusive workplace culture, championing diversity, transparent career progression, and staff wellbeing.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Named substantive experience in pre- and post-operative lung transplant patient management.
- Understanding of shared governance with respiratory/heart teammates.
- Demonstrated ability to organise high-volume clinics, ward rounds, and MDTs efficiently.
- Competency in bronchoscopy procedures with lung transplant patients.
Desirable:
- Experience in working across Respiratory, Cardiology, and Intensive Care teams.
- Prior involvement in clinician education & mentor roles.
Next Steps
Interested candidates are invited to contact:
Name: Karthik Santhanakrishnan Title: Departmental Lead Contact: 0161 291 3184 for further details or to arrange an informal visit.
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