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[email protected]Senior Locally Employed Doctor Plastic Surgery-Orthoplastic (HIGHER)
Accepting applications until: 13-Aug-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 13-Aug-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- Wythenshawe
- Cyfeiriad
- Southmoor Road
- Tref
- Wythenshawe
- Cod post
- M23 9LT
- Major / Minor Region
- Manchester
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (N/A)
- Oriau
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
Salary
- Cyflog
- £76,582 per annum / pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (MT05)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Plastic Surgery
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Role aimed at Peri-CCT trainees.
Applications are invited for the post of Post CCT Fellow in Plastic Surgery with a special interest in Major Trauma Reconstruction. This is a full time position with 10 programmed activities.
We are looking for candidates who will help deliver a high quality Plastic Major Trauma service. Governance, team infrastructure,, and support will be provided by the Plastic Surgery Department to aid development. The post aims at providing support to the Major Trauma Centre at the Oxford Road site primarily and to plastic services in general.
Candidates that are non-GMC registered at the point of application will be considered for this position, under the Trusts International Fellowship Scheme (please note, there is a £500 admin charge for this scheme). More information re this scheme can be found on our website – link in job description.
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The post holder will be expected to provide:
- Supporting the orthoplastic/trauma service in attaining BOAST 4 compliance.
- Elective Plastic Work
- Skills to enhance the existing trauma service and lower limb reconstruction developments.The successful candidate r will hold the FRCS(Plast) qualification, and will have achieved a CCT in plastic surgery and will have a full GMC registration and a license to practice in the UK is required.
- The candidate will work in a multi-disciplinary team approach alongside of medical staff, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals.
- This Directorate is going through an exciting period of transformation, in line with this this post will commence a soon as is possible. These posts will be key in leading and developing the Orthoplastic service at MFT. We may decide to close this vacancy earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.
- Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
- The post holder will be part of a dynamic and innovative Plastic and Burns department which currently runs a post-CCT fellowship programme as well as research and teaching programmes. The post holder should be able to demonstrate competencies in general plastic/hand trauma. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across MFT and will be fully supported by the current Orthoplastic team.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.
Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’
To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.
To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.
Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
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.
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.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Knowledge, Skills & Performance
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Holds acceptable primary medical qualification
- Valid Life Support Course (ACLS, ALS, ATLS, APLS or similar).
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
- FRCS (Plast) or equivalent.
- Clinical experience and expertise in microsurgery and OrthoPlastic approach.
- Full GMC
- Candidates must be eligible for their own GMC registration: an active licence, ceased license or pending application with the GMC at the point of application.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Awards/distinctions
- Logbook evidence of OrthoPlastic experience
- Involvement in Research & Publication
Safety & Quality
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Understanding of the basic principles of evidence-based practice, patient safety, audit, clinical risk management, and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
- Ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk.
- Time management skills.
- Commitment to continuing medical education.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Completed an audit/quality improvement project
Maintaining Trust
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality.
- Can demonstrate commitment to putting patient safety at the heart of all activity.
- Able to evidence adherence to Trust values.
Communication, partnership & Teamwork
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team.
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines.
- Self-awareness, with knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses, impact and areas for development.
- Interest in and knowledge of the importance of leadership and management for clinicians.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Evidence of effective MDT working and leadership, supported by multi-source feedback or workplace-based assessments.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Christopher Bradley
- Teitl y swydd
- Asistant Operational Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0161 291 4290
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