Consultant Surgeon in Renal & Pancreatic Transplant & Organ Retrieval

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester seeks a Consultant Surgeon specializing in Renal and Pancreatic Transplant and Organ Retrieval. This locum role will commence early in 2026 at Manchester Royal Infirmary. Ideal candidates should be on the GMC's specialist register for General Surgery and possess ample experience in both transplant and renal surgery. The post offers competitive opportunities for professional development and skilled mentorship while working in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Engaging and supportive environment

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Opportunities for research and innovation

Qualifications

• Experienced in Renal and Pancreatic retrieval.
• Competence in multiorgan retrieval with full registration with NHSBT.
• Experience of Normothermic Regional Perfusion for DCD retrievals.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-class care to transplant patients.
• Join a team of clinicians for twelve months.
• Contribute to consultant on calls and emergency lists.

Skills

Broad experience of Renal Transplant surgery

Experience in all forms of access surgery

Strong leadership skills

Good organisation skills

Ability to liaise effectively with patients and relatives

Education

MBChb or equivalent

FRCS or equivalent

Completion of higher specialist training in Surgery

Job description

Consultant Surgeon in Renal & Pancreatic Transplant & Organ Retrieval

The closing date is 15 December 2025

Applications are invited for a Consultant Surgeon in Renal and Pancreatic Transplant and Organ Retrieval, commencing early in 2026. This post is based at the Manchester Royal Infirmary. The Department of Renal and Pancreas Transplantation is the largest unit in the country and is looking to appoint a locum consultant to join our team to cover for a sabbatical. The post will focus on delivering pancreatic and renal (both live and deceased) transplantation, vascular access surgery, and provide input to the organ retrieval (NORS) service. There will be an opportunity to shape the post around clinical interests to aid in excellence in service delivery and to support career development.

Manchester Royal Infirmary provides kidney and pancreas transplantation, encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) surgery and islet transplantation.

In addition, there is a large service of General and endocrine surgery and we are also part of the National Organ Retrieval Service. Our transplant programme cares for both adults and children. The department has 10 consultants and 14 middle grades and is part of the Urology, Renal and Transplant (URT) Clinical Service Unit (CSU). This appointment offers an excellent opportunity for candidates to contribute to the service, including consultant on calls, with scheduled emergency lists and elective opportunities, all with ample mentorship and support within a collegiate environment, with an opportunity to develop skills.

Main duties of the job

We are passionate about providing first-class care to our patients and focused on delivering treatment in a quality and timely manner. We are recruiting to the position of Locum Consultant Transplant Surgeon to join our team of clinicians for twelve months.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a friendly and growing kidney transplant unit. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed consultant colleague who will work effectively within the team and contribute to the further development of the unit. The appointee will join the other nine Consultant Surgeons in a joint multidisciplinary, multi-professional Transplant team at Manchester University Hospital Foundation Trust.

A surgical subspecialty interest of paediatric renal transplantation and/or endocrine surgery would be welcome but not essential. Applicants should be on the GMC's specialist register for General Surgery or be within six months of receiving a CCT at the time of interview and have a current and broad experience of general, transplant and renal access surgery. For more details about the post, or to arrange an informal visit please contact Zia Moinuddin, Clinical Lead for Renal Transplantation and Consultant Transplant and General Surgeon on 0161276451.

If you are interested in joining a dynamic team at the forefront of strategic change across Greater Manchester, then we look forward to receiving your application.

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 responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll 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 you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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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

Qualifications and training

• MBChb or equivalent
• FRCS or equivalent
• Broad experience of Renal Transplant surgery
• Experience in all forms of access surgery
• Experience in Renal and Pancreatic retrieval
• Completion of higher specialist training in Surgery (or within 6 months of CTT date, from date of interview)
• Competence in multiorgan retrieval with full registration with NHSBT or equivalent
• Higher specialist training in Transplant surgery or equivalent
• Experience in live donor surgery
• Experience of Paediatric transplantation
• Experience of Endocrine surgery
• Experience of Normothermic Regional Perfusion for DCD retrievals
• Ability to undertake research and publications in medical literature with some in the Transplant field
• Experience in Pancreas transplantation or a commitment to be mentored in pancreas transplantation within one year of appointment
• Experience of EPS surgery

Teaching and audit

• Experience of audit
• Teaching/supervision of junior medical staff
• Teaching/supervision of medical students

Interpersonal skills

• Good organisation skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to liaise effectively with patients, relatives and MDT

Other

• Full registration with the GMC
• Registered on the GMC specialist register (or be within 6 months of CTT date, from the date of interview)

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.

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