Consultant Surgeon in Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedics


Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£113,565 - £150,569 per annum / pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M13 9WL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	30 Aug 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

The Paediatric Orthopaedic Department provides a secondary service, together with a busy tertiary service which forms a large proportion of our workload. We have specialists in neuromuscular disorders, adolescent hip problems, limb deformity correction, upper limb problems and paediatric foot deformities. We are the busiest Paediatric Major Trauma Centre in the UK.

There are a variety of MDT’s with other hospital specialities and specialist teams. There are several excellent opportunities for the successful applicant to contribute to and develop services at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

The post holder is expected to:

• Cover the provision of comprehensive and efficient secondary and tertiary paediatric orthopaedic and trauma surgery services. This is likely to include providing an outreach service to a designated district general hospital. There will be an on-call commitment shared, proportionally, with the other consultants in the department for provision of acute trauma and orthopaedic surgical services.

• Provide evidence-based care for all inpatients and outpatients.

• Have regard at all times to the clinical and quality standards set out in the NHS Plan, Your Guide to the NHS, and purchaser agreements.

• Participate fully in the management of the Department and to liaise closely with the Lead Clinician, General Manager and Clinical Lead.

• The post holder may be required to carry out other duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances and to cover, proportionally, for colleague’s annual, study and sick leave.

• The duties outlined are not definite and may be changed in accordance with needs of the service requiring the post holder to be cooperative and flexible.

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.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.

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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.

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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.

This advert closes on Friday 14 Aug 2026

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