Job summary
The successful applicants will work within one of the following teams at the MRI:
- The General Surgery team who provides a high-volume General Surgery, benign Upper GI/HPB and colorectal subspeciality elective practice as well as emergency general surgery. This post would ideally be suited for an ST3-5 level trainee in part due to a large proportion of our elective practice at the Elective Surgical Hub at Trafford General Hospital providing high-volume low-complexity surgery.
- The HPB surgical team performing in the range of 200 liver resections, 120 pancreatic resection, 50 complex biliary surgeries a year. There is also a very heavy workload of benign HPB cases, in particular, complicated pancreatitis and gallstone disease. The unit benefits from four deanery registrars and other core and foundation trainees. This post would be ideally suitable for a surgical trainee who would like to gain specialist clinical and operative experience in HPB Surgery.
- The Colorectal team perform high volume colorectal resections (including robotic) and surgery for both malignant and benign pathologies such as inflammatory bowel disease.
Applicants should possess the intercollegiate MRCS or equivalent and must be fully registered with the GMC with Licence to Practise. Please refer to the person specification form for details of eligibility. The General Surgery team warmly encourage suitable oversees trainees to apply for the post.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will provide a clinical service in the General Surgery, colorectal or HPB teams at senior level, working closely with specialty registrar (ST3+ and above), junior clinical fellows and Foundation Doctors under the supervision of the respective consultant team. The post holder will be accountable to the Lead Clinician of their respective specialty. The daily working commitments include ward rounds, operating theatre and a minimum of 1 supervised outpatient clinic per week. Clinical research and audit are high encouraged, and teaching junior doctors and medical students is expected.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
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.
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, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
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.
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, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council and current License to Practice
- Experience of working in a hospital environment in the ST3+ grade or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
- Significant experience in General Surgery and either Hepatobiliary or Colorectal Surgery
Desirable
- FRCS or Equivalent or CCT in surgery
Other Requirements
Essential
Audit
Desirable
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Academic Achievements
- Research experience and/or Publications in Peer reviewed journals
Desirable
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisation Skills
- Communication Skills
- Team working Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council and current License to Practice
- Experience of working in a hospital environment in the ST3+ grade or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
- Significant experience in General Surgery and either Hepatobiliary or Colorectal Surgery
Desirable
- FRCS or Equivalent or CCT in surgery
Other Requirements
Essential
Audit
Desirable
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Academic Achievements
- Research experience and/or Publications in Peer reviewed journals
Desirable
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisation Skills
- Communication Skills
- Team working Skills
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
