Main duties of the job
The posts are aimed at doctors who have completed Core Surgical Training, are in possession of the MRCS, and are seeking further experience before ST3 application. The successful candidate will work in a general surgery/colorectal team at specialty registrar trainee level, attend clinics and theatres and contribute to a 1 in 10 full shift on call rota for general surgery.
To provide a clinical service in General Surgery at senior level, working closely with the Specialty Registrars/Senior Clinical Fellows, Core Surgical Trainees/Junior Clinical Fellows and Foundation doctors under the supervision of the consultants. The post holders will be responsible to the General Surgery Specialty lead.
Applicants should possess MRCS or equivalent and must be fully registered (or eligible for full registration) with the GMC with Licence to Practise. Applicants should have worked for at least 1 year within General Surgery in the NHS. Please refer to the person specification form for details of eligibility.

Working for our organisation
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.4bn and is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating the most exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, we champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We're proud to be one of the major academic research centres and education providers in England and Research and Innovation is the heart of all we do, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. We're also excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable and tackling climate change.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Join us and you'll work with some of the best people in the NHS, thriving in a Trust united in its values, purpose and commitment to our patients and a drive for continual innovation and improvement.

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.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the 'NHS England' website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
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 Apply .
We're looking forward to hearing from you!

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Distinctions, prizes, BSc

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 1 year General Surgery experience at Core Surgical Trainee level

Desirable criteria

• Experience at Higher Surgical Trainee level in General Surgery