Consultant Shoulder and Elbow Trauma and Orthopaedics Surgeon

Overview

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust – Consultant Shoulder and Elbow Trauma and Orthopaedics Surgeon

The closing date is 03 February 2026

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics at Manchester Royal Infirmary (with special interest in shoulder and elbow surgery).

The post holder will be part of a dynamic and innovative team of surgeons.

The successful candidate should be fellowship trained and have completed CCST along with full GMC registration and a license to practice in the UK is required.

Candidates must be eligible for their own GMC registration: an active license, ceased license or pending application with the GMC at the point of application. Candidates who do not fit this criteria will not progress through to the shortlisting stage.

Applications are sought from candidates who will help deliver a high quality Orthopaedic and Trauma service. The post aims to provide support to the provision of orthopaedic trauma services. The postholder will be expected to provide the following clinical services:

• A comprehensive Shoulder and Elbow service.
• Elective:
  Arthroplasty/ arthroscopy
• Trauma:
  General list and specialist upper limb trauma.
• Providing Major Trauma work
• Cover for the management of complex periarticular and periprosthetic, fragility and pathological fractures of the upper limb
• Support as required for trauma services across MFT including out of hours and weekends
• On Call based at MRI Major Trauma Centre with trauma sessions at NMGH and elective sessions at TESH and an expectation to work flexibly across MFT.

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.

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.

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