Job summary
This is a career enhancing opportunity for an ambitious Speciality Doctor in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care to join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust based within our team at Wythenshawe Hospital, with an option to undertake additional work at other sites depending on your preference and developmental opportunities.
The Department will endeavour to support applicants looking to apply for consultant posts via the CESR route, and as a large Trust with multiple sub-speciality areas, much of the 2010 Anaesthetic Curriculum can be covered.
The Department will also endeavour to aid successful applicants in the development of specialist interests within the fields of anaesthesia, critical care, pain and perioperative medicine.
Specific job plans will be organised following discussion with the Clinical Directors and Job Planning leads. This may incorporate out-of-hours commitments, or weekend working.
Direct Clinical Care may be fixed in time and place, some fixed in time and some annualised. As part of the Managed Clinical Service of CSS, the post holder may be required to work across the Trust site.
Main duties of the job
Wythenshawe Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care Department
The department has extensive accommodation including offices for the medical staff, Acute Pain nurses and secretarial staff, a seminar room and a trainee's common room incorporating the Departmental Library.
The purpose-built Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit (CTCCU) - a combined intensive care unit and high dependency unit has 31 beds.
The hospital acts as a tertiary referral centre for cardiothoracic surgery and this specialty accounts for the bulk of the ICU's admissions (approximately 1800 per year).
In addition, Wythenshawe contains the first purpose-built heart and lung transplant unit in the country, and is a supra-regional centre for heart and lung transplantation. CTCCU also houses an ECMO service - one of only 5 nationally designated centres. It has also been chosen as a centre for ventricular assist device insertion in advanced heart failure cases.
The junior staff on the unit, on a day-to-day basis, includes both a cardiothoracic modular anaesthetic SpR, a clinical fellow in ICM or anaesthesia, and a cardiothoracic surgical SpR. There is full secretarial support to the ICU and full IT access, including to the University Intranet and Trust Intranet.
There are all the usual facilities commensurate with cardiothoracic critical care including bronchoscopy, echocardiography, mechanical left and right heart support, advanced and non-invasive respiratory support and renal replacement therapy.
About us
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust 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.
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.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
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!
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.
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.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
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!
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.
Person Specification
Legal
Essential
- Pass at Primary FRCA from the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent
- Full Registration with licence to practice from the General Medical Council
Desirable
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Completion of Core Training, as evidenced by a Core Level Training Certificate or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience as a Specialist Trainee on a recognised UK training scheme
- Experience as a Speciality Doctor.
Professional Experience
Essential
- Experience in trauma and orthopaedic anaesthesia.
- Experience in obstetric anaesthesia.
- Evidence of involvement in Quality Improvement.
- Current Advanced Life Support Certification.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in research
Management/Adminstration
Essential
- Ability to manage & lead a team in the delivery of a quality service.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in administrative roles.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in undergraduate teaching.
- Evidence that applicant is able to mentor and teach doctors in training.
Desirable
- Educational qualification.
- Experience in simulation training.
Management/Administration
Essential
- Some experience of departmental management
Person Specification
Legal
Essential
- Pass at Primary FRCA from the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent
- Full Registration with licence to practice from the General Medical Council
Desirable
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Completion of Core Training, as evidenced by a Core Level Training Certificate or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience as a Specialist Trainee on a recognised UK training scheme
- Experience as a Speciality Doctor.
Professional Experience
Essential
- Experience in trauma and orthopaedic anaesthesia.
- Experience in obstetric anaesthesia.
- Evidence of involvement in Quality Improvement.
- Current Advanced Life Support Certification.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in research
Management/Adminstration
Essential
- Ability to manage & lead a team in the delivery of a quality service.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in administrative roles.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in undergraduate teaching.
- Evidence that applicant is able to mentor and teach doctors in training.
Desirable
- Educational qualification.
- Experience in simulation training.
Management/Administration
Essential
- Some experience of departmental management
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
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).
