Consultant in Vascular Surgery

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a vascular surgery post requiring higher training, audit experience, and teaching at UG/PG levels. The role emphasises leadership within a multidisciplinary team and NHS governance.

Essential qualifications include MBBS or equivalent, a postgraduate credential (e.g. FRCS), and full GMC registration with Specialist Register within six months of interview. Desirable: MD or equivalent qualification and change-management experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of MBBS or equivalent medical degree and GMC registration.
• Postgraduate qualification such as FRCS or equivalent is required.
• Full GMC registration and specialist register within 6 months of interview.
• Strong leadership and teaching experience are highly valued.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Team working skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification (e.g. FRCS) or equivalent

Full registration with the General Medical Council

Registered on the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months of interview)

Job description

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

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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.

Person specification

Essential criteria

• Completion of higher training in Vascular Surgery
• Experience of Audit
• Experience of Teaching at UG and PG level

Desirable criteria

• Specialist clinical experience such as Fellowship in vascular surgery
• Research experience

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent
• Postgraduate qualification (eg FRCS) or equivalent
• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• Registered on the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months of interview)

Desirable criteria

• Higher qualification eg MD)

Skills

Essential criteria

• Organisational skills
• Communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Team working skills

Desirable criteria

• Experience of leading and implementing change
• Qualifications such as Training the Trainers

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of NHS structure

Desirable criteria

• Management experience