Foundation Locally Employed doctor in General Surgery + Urology

MFT; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is inviting applications for a Foundation Locally Employed doctor in General Surgery and Urology at Wythenshawe Hospital. This is a 4-month fixed-term, full-time post for a Foundation year 1 doctor.

The role involves working under Surgery Consultants and Specialty Registrar Trainees, with duties in inpatient care, theatre, and outpatient clinics within colorectal, upper GI and general surgery teams. An on-call rota is included.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent and GMC registration.
• Two months General Surgical experience and one year foundation year 1 (FY1) or equivalent.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
• Demonstrates good research and audit skills.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of Surgery Consultants and trainees in general surgery and urology.
• Inpatient care, theatre assistance, and outpatient clinic duties.
• Opportunities to participate in audit and research activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical judgment

Audit skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

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Foundation Locally Employed doctor in General Surgery + Urology

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Main area General Surgery Grade MT01 Contract 4 months (4 Month Fixed term contract from start date) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (+ General Surgery - Junior & Senior On Call Rota) Job ref 349-WTWA-8324757-RL4-A

Site Wythenshawe Hospital Town Wythenshawe Salary £41,226 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Applicants are invited to apply for a Foundation Equivalent Junior Locally Employed post in General Surgery and in Urology.

This is a full time 4-month fixed term appointment.

We are looking for a Foundation year 1 level doctor to join our exciting team.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work closely under the direction of the Surgery Consultants and Specialty Registrar Trainees with duties to include day-to-day inpatient care, operating with and assisting senior team members in theatre and Out-Patient clinics. The department has Colorectal (including IBD, pelvic floor, colorectal malignancy), Upper Gastrointestinal and General surgery teams. The post holder will have opportunities to get involved with audit and research.

The out-of-hours commitment will include a full shift rota at 1 in 17 frequency.

Working for our organisation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’ heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for 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 application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with BarredLists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent

Personal Skills

• Ability to work within a team
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other individuals

Knowledge

• Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of diagnostic skills and clinical judgment
• Competent to support General Surgical on calls at Foundation year 1 level Experience of working alongside FY Doctors
• Able to manage common medical emergencies
• Demonstrates good research & audit skills

Experience

• Full registration with GMC with current licence to practice Eligibility to work in UK 2 Months NHS experience 1 year’s post -graduate medical experience
• 2 months General Surgical experience 1 year foundation year 1 (FY1) or residency equivalent

ATTRIBUTES

• Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help
• Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Mr William Evans Job title Consultant Surgeon, WTWA General Surgery Email address [e-mail]