Locum Consultant in Cardiac Surgery | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in England is looking for a full-time Locum Consultant Cardiac Surgeon for a 6-month fixed-term role at Wythenshawe Hospital. The candidate will participate in a 1 in 4 on-call rota and will be primarily involved in cardiothoracic surgical care across the Manchester Heart Institute, a major teaching hospital known for its advanced cardiac services. This position requires significant cardiac surgery experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cardiac surgery is essential.
• Must participate in on-call rotas (1 in 4).

Responsibilities

• Support services in the Manchester Heart Institute.
• Contribute to surgical procedures and patient care.
• Participate in on-call cardiothoracic surgery rotas.

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for 1 full-time Locum Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, on a 6 months fixed-term basis, to support services in the Manchester Heart Institute across Manchester. The post is based at Wythenshawe Hospital.

There are also references to Manchester Royal Infirmary and the Oxford Road campus being major university teaching hospitals and tertiary centres for cardiothoracic and cardiology services in the Greater Manchester region, including specialised designations. The candidate will be expected to participate in a cardiac surgery on-call rota, which operates on a 1 in 4 basis.

Responsibilities

• Based primarily at Wythenshawe Hospital as part of the Manchester Heart Institute team.
• Participate in on-call cardiothoracic surgery rotas (1 in 4).
• Contribute to services across the Manchester Heart Institute and affiliated sites as required.

Organisation and Setting

Manchester Trust (MFT) is England’s largest NHS Trust with significant scale and a commitment to integrated health and social care, research, and education. The post holders will be part of a team of 50 Consultant Cardiologists and 16 visiting Consultants within the Manchester Heart Institute.

The Wythenshawe Hospital site is a tertiary centre for cardiothoracic and cardiology services for the Greater Manchester region, providing quaternary level services in heart and lung transplantation and designated as the hub site for the MFT Single Cardiac Service.

Requirements and Resources

A successful candidate with appropriate Cardiac surgery experience will be primarily based at Wythenshawe Hospital. Candidates will be expected to participate in on-call rotas (1 in 4).

For key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience needed, refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Read the Candidate Essentials Guide accompanying the Job Description and Person Specification for information about the Trust, benefits, and how we care for you before applying.

About the Trust and Environment

MFT is England’s largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £3bn. It brings together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, with a focus on collaborative working, transformation, and a 30,000-strong workforce. The Trust champions digital enablement with Hive, its electronic patient record system launched in September 2022, and is a major academic Research Centre & Education provider. A Green Plan is under development to guide sustainability in healthcare.

Diversity and Vaccination

We are committed to equality of opportunity, diversity, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply. If you need special assistance to apply, email [e-mail].

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and others. While vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, staff are encouraged to get vaccinated. Advice is available on the NHS England website about vaccination access.

Closing date

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Sep 2025.