About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist working at a consultant level to join our Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia team at MFT to join our team of cardiothoracic anesthetists and intensivists. This could be suited to a range of candidates including cardiothoracic anaesthetists, cardiac intensivists or those wishing to do both. Person specification will vary to the type of post you are seeking.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within the Greater Manchester tertiary cardio-thoracic service hosted at MFT, undertaking a very broad spectrum of clinical activity with the opportunity to become involved in quality improvement projects and audit/research.
Main duties of the job
The Directorate of Anaesthesia and Critical Care currently has opportunities to be part of the consultant team, based at the Wythenshawe site, with additional scope to work on other sites within the Trust.
The Division of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine consists of nearly 200 consultants and the scale of the service across a number of hospital sites provides significant subspecialisation and the opportunity to develop within a particular area of interest.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff and responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites. The Trust provides a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services.
The Trust is the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the Northwest of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women's Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.
The posts will be based at Wythenshawe Hospital, with expectation that some work could be delivered across other sites within the MFT Group - to be agreed between successful candidates and the department.
About us
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.
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 Guidethat 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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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 & Training Essential
MBChB or equivalent Postgraduate qualification or equivalent e.g. FRCA and/or FFICM Completion of higher training in Anaesthesia should be on the specialist register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview. Teaching medical students Experience of Audit Teaching junior medical staff Publication in a peer reviewed journal, a demonstrable commitment to developing research in the Trust or a record of improving patient safety within previous organisations Full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration)
Desirable
Intermediate Accreditation in ICU Medicine TOE Accreditation Experience in major aortic surgery Experience of heart / lung transplant and mechanical support including VV ECMO Postgraduate Research Degree (MD/PhD or equivalent)
Teaching and Audit Essential
Teaching medical students Experience of Audit Teaching junior medical staff
Academic Achievements, Research & Patient Safety Essential
Publication in a peer reviewed journal, a demonstrable commitment to developing research in the Trust or a record of improving patient safety within previous organisations
Desirable
Postgraduate Research Degree (MD/ PhD or equivalent)
Interpersonal Skills Essential
Organisation skills Communication skills Leadership skills
Other Requirements Essential
Full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration) Registered on the GMC Specialist Register or be eligible for relevant CCT or equivalent within 6 months of interview. Equivalent must be confirmed by GMC/PMETB in writing by the day of interview.
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 CTCCU, Wythenshawe Hospital
Southmoor Road
Wythenshawe,
M23 9LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)