About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a fixed term locum burns and plastic surgeon within the highly renowned Manchester Burns and Plastic Surgery Service based at Wythenshawe Hospital (adult burns), Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital (paediatric burns)and the Manchester Royal Infirmary (Orthoplastics)
This role would suit a CCT-holder with interests in Orthoplastics and adult and paediatric burn care with additional interests in areas such as major trauma / lower limb reconstruction, paediatric plastic surgery or skin cancer would be welcomed. Recent experience in adult & paediatric burns and collaborative multi-disciplinary team working are all essential criteria.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join our team of twenty eight plastic surgery consultants and will be responsible for supporting the delivery of primarily the orthoplastics service within the department. (please see job description for more information)
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
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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 and Training Essential
Entry on Specialist Register (or, for UK trainees, entry expected within 6 months). Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent. Fellowship training in microvascular/limb reconstruction (min 6 months) ATLS
Desirable
Postgraduate Degree ATLS Instructor
Clinical Experience Essential
Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Plastic Surgery. Experience in microsurgical limb reconstruction Experience and interest in General Plastic Surgery. Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within Plastic surgery. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork
Desirable
OrthoPlastic collaborative working experience
Management/Administration Essential
Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of service. Experience of audit and management Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, waiting lists and operating lists. Ability to manage and lead surgical team.
Desirable
Management or leadership training course
Teaching and Research Essential
Ability to teach clinical and operative skills. Experience of delivering teaching to doctors and allied health professionals.
Desirable
Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates. Publications in the field of limb reconstruction/ microsurgery. Postgraduate teaching qualification Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Wythenshawe
Manchester
M23 9LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)