Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic- Knee & Fracture Neck of Femur SurgeryinManchesterinManchesterPUBLISHED MON 3 FEB 2025

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics based at North Manchester General Hospital (with special interest in knee surgery and fracture neck of femur 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.

The successful candidate will, above all, be a productive and cohesive member of the Trauma team.

o The successful candidate will be expected to organise their own workload

o Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.

o Contributing to undergraduate, post-graduate and continuing medical and multi professional education activity including teaching as necessary.

o Participation in clinical audit and research.

o Conducting appropriate duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

o 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.

o Development of special interests that fit in with the Directorate needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.

o Undertaking ward rounds as appropriate.

o Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.

About us

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.

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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

Were looking forward to hearing from you!