Job summary
Applications are invited for the above posts to commence as soon as possible
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a major teaching Trust with Ten hospitals on a number of sites. The hospitals involved are North Manchester General Hospital, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Saint Mary's Hospital, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and University Dental Hospital of Manchester (collectively known as the Oxford Road campus), Wythenshawe Hospital, Withington Community Hospital, Trafford General Hospital and Altrincham Hospital.
Candidates must be eligible for their own GMC registration - MFT cannot support GMC Sponsorship for candidates who are offered permanent vacancies.
The successful applicant will provide a clinical service at Specialty Registrar level, working closely with the clinical team under the supervision of the Consultants. They will be expected to take part in the daily surgical ward round as well as assisting in Consultant led ward rounds as required. They will also participate in out-patient clinic sessions, emergency clinic sessions and assist in theatre. They will be accountable to the General Surgery Clinical Director.
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.
Main duties of the job
- Daily ward rounds to provide care for the surgical patients
- Providing assistance to the consultants during surgery
- Attendance at General surgery / colorectal F/U UGI outpatient clinics
- Participation in the weekly benign MDT
- Supervision of junior trainees
- Participating in departmental audits
- Participation in the middle grade on call rota (1:11)
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 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.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor 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 applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis 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.
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.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor 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 applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis 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
Registration
Essential
- 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. Candidates who do not fit this criteria will not progress through to the shortlisting stage.
- Active registration and licence to practice with the GMC at the time of appointment (via Manchester International Fellowship Scheme)
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification (e.g. MBChB)
- Minimum 4 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent) gained on a part time or flexible basis, or as a Fixed Term Speciality Trainee; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies as a Fixed Term Speciality Trainee; at least two years should have been spent in General Surgery or equivalent to ST3+
Desirable
- Attainment or working toward MD in PHD or equivalent
- Adult life support provider (APLS/PiLS)
Skills / Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- Relevant speciality clinical knowledge & training as per Royal College of Surgeons
- Research Skills: Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of research
- Experience of active involvement in Audit (clear description, outcomes & appropriate experience for level of application)
Desirable
- Research experience: Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case report - not abstracts or letters)
- Presentations (oral or poster) at international, national or regional meetings - not local Meetings
- Management: Relevant contribution to management within General Surgery (rotas, committees etc.)
- Teaching Teaching achievement (Including attendance at teaching courses, etc.)
Communication
Essential
- Is empathetic and sensitive to patients' needs
- Able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information
- Is able to influence and persuade effectively
- 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: othat applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or oHave the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, and Writing 6. oOccupational English Test (OET) certificate it must show: oyou took the medicine version of the test oyou got at least a grade 'B' in each testing area (speaking, listening, reading and writing)
- However, if applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the above examples they need to provide the evidence.
- Demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013)
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills in order to be able to write & present reports at board level
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory Work Health Assessment
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgemental approach towards others
- Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality & ethical issues
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- 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. Candidates who do not fit this criteria will not progress through to the shortlisting stage.
- Active registration and licence to practice with the GMC at the time of appointment (via Manchester International Fellowship Scheme)
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification (e.g. MBChB)
- Minimum 4 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent) gained on a part time or flexible basis, or as a Fixed Term Speciality Trainee; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies as a Fixed Term Speciality Trainee; at least two years should have been spent in General Surgery or equivalent to ST3+
Desirable
- Attainment or working toward MD in PHD or equivalent
- Adult life support provider (APLS/PiLS)
Skills / Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- Relevant speciality clinical knowledge & training as per Royal College of Surgeons
- Research Skills: Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of research
- Experience of active involvement in Audit (clear description, outcomes & appropriate experience for level of application)
Desirable
- Research experience: Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case report - not abstracts or letters)
- Presentations (oral or poster) at international, national or regional meetings - not local Meetings
- Management: Relevant contribution to management within General Surgery (rotas, committees etc.)
- Teaching Teaching achievement (Including attendance at teaching courses, etc.)
Communication
Essential
- Is empathetic and sensitive to patients' needs
- Able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information
- Is able to influence and persuade effectively
- 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: othat applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or oHave the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, and Writing 6. oOccupational English Test (OET) certificate it must show: oyou took the medicine version of the test oyou got at least a grade 'B' in each testing area (speaking, listening, reading and writing)
- However, if applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the above examples they need to provide the evidence.
- Demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013)
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills in order to be able to write & present reports at board level
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory Work Health Assessment
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgemental approach towards others
- Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality & ethical issues
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).
