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Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Paediatric Neurosurgery

On-site in Manchester·Full-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Salary: £67,325 a year
About £4,130 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Manchester
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Experience: 2+ years
Closing date: Apply by Sunday 15 November

Skills

Neurosurgery

The role

Applications are invited for the above posts for a period of 12 months to support the Paediatric Neurosurgery services at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital is one of the largest paediatric neurosurgical units in the UK. Not only do we provide specialist neurosurgical care for children from the Northwest of England, but we also have patients from other parts of the UK and abroad.

Currently there are six Paediatric Neurosurgery Consultants, four middle grade staff including Specialty Doctors/Clinical Fellows (including this post). There are also five advanced care practitioners and two specialist nurses supporting the team.

What you'll do

The main purpose of this role would be to provide a clinical service in Paediatric Neurosurgery including elective clinics, elective lists, ward supervision and on call duties.

You should have significant postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in neurosurgery or as a fixed term specialty trainee in neurosurgery. A significant time should have been spent in a post involving paediatric neurosurgical work. A post-graduate qualification relevant to Neurosurgery is essential. The post conforms to nationally agreed terms and conditions.

Essential criteria

Medical degree
Significant full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in neurosurgery or as a fixed term specialty trainee in neurosurgery.
Postgraduate Surgical Qualification eg MRCS/FRCS
Experience of Audit
Organisation skills
Communication skills
Team working skills
Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council and licensed to practice.

Desirable criteria

A significant amount of time should have been spent in a post involving paediatric neurosurgical work.
Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
Research & Publications

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.

About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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About the company & team

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) 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.