Locum Consultant in B&P with Special Interests in Burns | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a locum burns and plastic surgeon. The role involves supporting adult and paediatric burn care across multiple facilities and requires a CCT-holder with relevant experience. This position offers opportunities for collaborative work and career development in a diverse organization committed to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• CCT-holder with interests in adult and paediatric burn care.
• Recent experience in adult and paediatric burns essential.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of 27 plastic surgery consultants.
• Participate in the 1:8 on-call commitment on the burns consultant rota.

Skills

Adult burns care

Paediatric burns care

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Education

CCT-holder

Job description

Overview

An exciting fixed term locum burns and plastic surgeon opportunity within the Manchester Burns and Plastic Surgery Service at Wythenshawe Hospital (adult burns) and Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (paediatric burns).

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will join a team of twenty seven plastic surgery consultants and will be responsible for supporting the delivery of centre-level burn care in both adult and paediatric services. This includes participating in the 1:8 on-call commitment on the burns consultant rota (which currently includes plastic surgery at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital).

Qualifications and Experience

We are seeking a CCT-holder with interests in adult and paediatric burn care. Additional interests in paediatric plastic surgery or skin cancer are welcomed. Recent experience in adult and paediatric burns and collaborative multidisciplinary team working are essential criteria.

About the Trust

MFT is England’s largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £3bn and operates at a scale that supports a wide range of opportunities. We bring together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, championing collaborative working and transformation. We are digitally enabled with the Hive electronic patient record system launched in September 2022, and we are a major academic Research Centre and Education provider. We are also pursuing our Green Plan to advance sustainability in healthcare.

What We Offer and Expectations

We offer an environment that supports research, innovation and high-quality care within an inclusive culture. The role provides opportunities to contribute to centre-level burn care across adult and paediatric services, within a large and diverse organisation that emphasises career development and equal opportunities.

Additional Information and How to Apply

Further details on key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience required can be found in the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading. Read the Candidate Essentials Guide accompanying the Job Description and Person Specification to inform your decision to apply. The guide outlines trust information, benefits and how we care for you as you care for others.

Diversity Matters: MFT is committed to equality of opportunity and values diversity. Applications are encouraged from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. If you have any special requirements to help with your application, email [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you. This advert closes on Friday 3 Oct 2025.