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[email protected]Senior Locally Employed Doctor (Higher) in Foot and Ankle
Closed for applications on: 23-May-2026 00:00
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 23-May-2026 00:00
Key details
Location
- Site
- Wythenshawe Hospital
- Address
- Southmoor Road
- Town
- Manchester
- Postcode
- M23 9LT
- Major / Minor Region
- Manchester
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Bank: 3 months (until August 2026 - no extension)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (On call Rota)
Salary
- Salary
- £73,992 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (MT05)
Specialty
- Main area
- Trauma and Orthopaedics
Job overview
Applications are invited for one post of Senior Foot & Ankle Fellow at the Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation trust. The post will be based at Wythenshawe Hospital. Elective operating takes place at the purpose-built Manchester Orthopaedic Centre at Trafford Hospital and Wythenshawe hospital. The post-holder will join a dynamic and innovative Foot & Ankle team with active research and clinical interests. The post will involve wide exposure in arthroscopic and open Foot & Ankle surgery, including trauma.
Please note this is a bank position until August 2026
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The fellow will have the opportunity to work alongside several full-time consultant Foot & Ankle surgeons and specialist podiatrists across MFT
The unit undertakes all aspects of foot and ankle work, including arthroplasty, arthroscopy, fine wire frames and complex reconstructive surgery, as well as sports medicine, diabetic and forefoot care. There are well established links with Rheumatology, Diabetology, Vascular surgery and Plastic surgery departments within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
There is access to advanced pedorthotics and prosthetics. Nonsurgical and surgical care are provided to patients from all over the North-West. The fellow will have ample exposure to clinical problems in both clinics and operating rooms, and also participate on the trauma on call rota.
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.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic Medical Degree
- MRCS or equivalent
- FRCS (Orth)
Desirable criteria
- Equivalent/Post CCT
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 12 months full time UK hospital service at ST 6-8 / Specialty Doctor (Registrar Level) in Orthopaedics
- Ability to deal with most routine trauma
- Experience within various subspecialties of orthopaedic surgery. Experience Foot and Ankle surgery
Desirable criteria
- Experience of Audit
Skills
Essential criteria
- Highly Motivated
- Organisation skills
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork Skills
Research
Essential criteria
- Research & Publications
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Anand Pillai
- Job title
- Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01612916154
No longer accepting applications
Sorry, this vacancy is no longer accepting applications.
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