# Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Manchester
- **Region:** North West
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Medical doctor
- **Speciality:** Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
- **Grade:** Senior
- **Salary:** per annum (pro rata)
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-10T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-03T16:00:51.031Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester_Grafton_Street/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Trauma_Orthopaedics/Trauma_Orthopaedics-v8173367
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8173367?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

To provide a clinical service in Orthopaedic Surgery, working closely with the Consultants and Clinical Assistants. The post holder will be accountable to the Lead Clinician.

The post-holder will have an on call element to their role.

A broad experience of general Trauma and Orthopaedics,  Practical experience in elective and trauma surgery will also be gained. Attendance at elective and fracture clinics, ward rounds and operating theatre lists provides an ideal environment for postgraduate training. Middle Grade and junior staff are regularly involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Candidates must be eligible for their own GMC registration - MFT cannot support GMC Sponsorship for candidates who are offered permanent vacancies

### Main duties of the job

- To, at all time, comply with the GMC requirements of a doctor

- To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times

- To undertake duties as defined within an agreed job plan

- To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use an influence and professional accountable to the Medical Director.

- On Commencement ensure compliance with corporate and medical induction

- To participate in the Trusts statutory mandatory training programme

- To be responsible for the clinical management for in patients and outpatients under your care.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

## Person Specification

### Audit & Research

**Essential**

- Ability to undertake and manage clinical audits including supervision of junior staff

**Desirable**

- National / International Presentations
- Peer reviewed publications

### Interpersonal Skills

**Essential**

- Ability to act as a consistent reference point in a team and to take a leadership role where needed
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload, to delegate responsibilities as appropriate and to supervise juniors.
- Ability to motivate, inspire and support multi-professional team and be able to work effectively and sensitively within such teams.

### Qualifications & Training

**Essential**

- Full Registration and license to practice with the 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. Candidates who do not fit this criteria will not progress through to the shortlisting stage.
- Minimum two years’ experience at CT grade or higher
- MRCS

**Desirable**

- Experience at ST3+
- Experience of working in the NHS
- ATLS

## Documents

- [jd and ps (pdf, 272.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10475841)
- [functional requirements (pdf, 933.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10475840)
- [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890)

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