Job summary
This post is a whole-time equivalent position at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Wythenshawe Hospital Site. The Applicant should have substantial experience and international standing in general thoracic surgery, including open & minimally invasive techniques spanning benign and malignant chest conditions.
The Applicant is expected to be a highly successful collaborator with excellent track record in thoracic surgical research, a highly cited author and an experienced trialist.
The Applicant is also expected to have a strong record in developing and delivering an educational portfolio including thoracic surgical fellowships, training programmes, conference/ symposia design and practical skills development.
The post holder will be a collaborative member of a large team of substantive NHS thoracic surgical consultants and a broader workforce spanning Thoracic Medicine, Medical Oncology, Radiology, Pathology and Anaesthesia within the regional thoracic centre at the North West Lung Centre & North West Centre for Thoracic Surgery.
The post is immediately vacant to join 9 substantive Consultant Surgeon appointments within the multi-speciality Directorate of Lung Cancer & Thoracic Surgery. There is a major focus on early detection, accelerating access to thoracic surgery, thoracic trauma and delivering expansion of the GM Lung Cancer Screening Programme.
Main duties of the job
The Department of Thoracic Surgery is one of the largest in the UK with access to a high volume complex practice supported by a nationally leading multidisciplinary team. Extensive opportunities exist for service development, education and research and the applicant should expect to have substantial experience and track record for delivery of modern thoracic surgery including complex open & robotic resections. The Applicant should be of international standing, possess a strong research pedigree (including trials development, postgraduate degree supervision, publication record, grant attainment), and a demonstrable track record in education & training in thoracic surgery with innovative ideas for development. The applicant must possess a clear philosophy on their potential contribution to augment and advance the current departmental education and research portfolio with a timeline & metrics for success, and demonstrate a cohesive approach to service, education and research between all members of the surgical and extended team. The Applicant is expected to be of a suitable calibre to attract the University Award of a Manchester Academic Health Sciences Professorial Chair in Thoracic Surgery.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & 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've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're 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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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 resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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 resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
General
Essential
- FRCS/MRCS FRCS (C/Th) or equivalent
- On Specialist Registrar for CT surgery or CCST within 6 months of interview
- Wide clinical experience in Adult thoracic Surgery including minimally invasive surgery and VATS lobectomy
- Experience and interest in Teaching
- Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking of Audit
- Research and evidence base to practice
- Appreciation and understanding of the role of management
- Ability to integrate within, motivate and provide professional lead in multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Desirable
- Additional Higher Degree (e.g. PhD, MD, MSc)
- Previous experience of independent practice/
- Recognised Teaching Skills Course/Organising a course
- Research and publications relevant to post
- Evidence of possession of management skills
- Experience of leading a team
- Leadership/professional development course
Person Specification
General
Essential
- FRCS/MRCS FRCS (C/Th) or equivalent
- On Specialist Registrar for CT surgery or CCST within 6 months of interview
- Wide clinical experience in Adult thoracic Surgery including minimally invasive surgery and VATS lobectomy
- Experience and interest in Teaching
- Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking of Audit
- Research and evidence base to practice
- Appreciation and understanding of the role of management
- Ability to integrate within, motivate and provide professional lead in multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Desirable
- Additional Higher Degree (e.g. PhD, MD, MSc)
- Previous experience of independent practice/
- Recognised Teaching Skills Course/Organising a course
- Research and publications relevant to post
- Evidence of possession of management skills
- Experience of leading a team
- Leadership/professional development course
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
