Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, Knee Surgery

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics with special interest in knee surgery. This is a full time position with 10 programmed activities spread throughout the week with on-call commitment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of a dynamic and innovative trauma and orthopaedic team which is looking to appoint a keen and enthusiastic Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon. The post holder should be able to demonstrate an interest in general trauma surgery and a special interest in knee surgery.  Additionally, the post holder will support the general Lower Limb Arthroplasty workload in the department. The post holder will mainly work across Manchester Royal Infirmary and Royal Manchester Children's Hospital but will be expected to work flexibly across multiple sites.

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.

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 [email protected].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!