Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 03 February 2026
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics based at North Manchester General Hospital (with special interest in knee and hip surgery) but with the requirement to work flexibly across all MFT orthopaedics site.
The post holder will be part of a dynamic and innovative team of surgeons.
Prospective candidates must be fellowship trained to deliver this service.
The successful candidate should be fellowship trained and have completed CCST along with full GMC registration and a license to practice in the UK is required.
Candidates must be eligible for their own GMC registration: an active license, ceased license or pending application with the GMC at the point of application. Candidates who do not fit this criteria will not progress through to the shortlisting stage.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will, above all, be a productive and cohesive member of the Trauma team.
* The successful candidate will be expected to organise their own workload
* Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
* Contributing to undergraduate, post-graduate and continuing medical and multi professional education activity including teaching as necessary.
* Participation in clinical audit and research.
* Conducting appropriate duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
* Multidisciplinary teamwork is envisaged as a key component of the working of this Trust and will involve Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) discussion with other colleagues.
* Development of special interests that fit in with the Directorate needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
* Undertaking ward rounds as appropriate.
* Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
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 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.
Person Specification
Clinical
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in T&O.
* Post-CCT fellowship experience in Knee and Hip Surgery (or within 6 months of entitlement)
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Expertise and wide experience in the sub specialty
* Good understanding of Clinical Governance
* Evidence of audit work and where this has about change
* Evidence of participation in research
* To be formally recognized as Clinical Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards
* Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
* Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case report – not abstracts or letters)
* To be formally recognized as Educational Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards
Management and Administrative Experience
* Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
* Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
* Ability to manage and lead a surgical firm
Teamwork and Communication
* Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
* Evidence of development and management of change
* All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following:
o Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English;
o Applicants have the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6;
o Occupational English Test (OET) certificate it must show:
+ you took the medicine version of the test;
+ you got at least a grade ‘B’ in each testing area (speaking, listening, reading and writing) – if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the above examples they need to provide evidence.
* Attendance at management course
Other
* Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
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.
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