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Overview

This is a high-volume breast microsurgery fellowship suitable for plastic surgeons towards the end of their training pathway, or those that have recently gained CCT and wish to enhance / refine their experience to the level required to gain a substantive NHS consultant post in this subspecialty.

There are 5 substantive Consultant Plastic Surgeons and 1 Locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon in the unit, specialising in microsurgical breast reconstruction with approximately 200 free flap cases per year including DIEP and thigh flaps (TUGs, DUGs, PAPs), and bipedicled / stacked flaps. The majority of the Consultants are dual trained in breast oncology, and there is opportunity to gain skills in mastectomy and oncoplastic techniques if desired.

Duties include breast reconstruction theatre sessions, clinics and involvement in teaching and mentoring the specialty registrar grade. The fellow is expected to co-ordinate and participate in entering flap data into the UKNFR. Involvement in research and audit is expected. There is no on-call commitment with this post.

This is one of the highest volume microsurgical breast units in the UK and at present we only have 1 Fellow in the team, meaning that fellows typically have a strong logbook upon completion. Former fellows have achieved substantive NHS Consultant appointments following completion of the fellowship.

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.

This role will be advertised as a 6-month post with the aim to recruit for August 2025 and February 2026 start. Due to the short-term nature of the role, the successful candidate must hold a current registration with the GMC at the time of application, whether it be an active licence, ceased licence or a pending application - MFT cannot support GMC Sponsorship for vacancies less than 12 months fixed term.

Candidates who do not fit this criteria will not progress through to the shortlisting stage.

Please note:

MFT is not a right to work sponsoring organisation for Tier
5. Should a candidate require Tier 5 sponsorship, they must apply through the Academy of Royal College via the MTI Scheme.