Locum Consultant in Paediatric Plastic Surgery | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major teaching hospital in Manchester is seeking a Locum Consultant Paediatric Plastic Surgeon. This role involves working in a dynamic team, focusing on paediatric trauma and microsurgery. Candidates should have a keen interest in trauma and experience with general elective surgery. The position offers a supportive environment for personal and professional development in a large NHS Trust.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in paediatric plastic surgery, trauma, and microsurgery.
• Experience with hand microsurgery, replantation,, nerve surgery and burns.
• Experience in general elective paediatric plastic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular theatre and clinic sessions.
• Support development of services within Paediatric Major Trauma.
• Participate in education, training, and research.

Job description

Overview

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Locum Consultant Paediatric Plastic Surgeon with an interest in paediatric major trauma at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (Royal Manchester Children's Hospital). This role is ideal for someone with a keen interest in paediatric plastic surgery, trauma, and microsurgery. You will be joining a dynamic team within a major teaching hospital and Foundation Trust, strengthening our Paediatric Plastic Surgery service.

Responsibilities

This is a full-time position (10 programmed activities / PAs per week) including regular theatre and clinic sessions, time for administration and supporting programmed activities (SPA), on-call duties, and time for education, training, and research. Your clinical activities will be based at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, with some scope for adult/transitional practice at Wythenshawe Hospital if desirable. You will support the development of services within Paediatric Major Trauma, which may include hand microsurgery, replantation, nerve surgery and burns. This job includes general elective paediatric plastic surgery, trauma, and emergency lists, with opportunities for service development and clinical leadership.

About the Trust and Working Environment

MFT is England’s largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £3bn and operates at a scale that supports exceptional opportunities. We bring together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, fostering collaborative working and transformation. We offer a digitally enabled organisation with Hive, our new Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022, and a strong academic, research and education infrastructure.

Candidate Information

At MFT, we promote equality of opportunity and a culture of inclusion and belonging. For key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience required, please view the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. To be well prepared to apply, read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides details about the Trust, our benefits and how we care for you as you care for others, including information you need before submitting an application.

Additional Information

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, colleagues and patients. While vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we encourage staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice available via the NHS England website.

Diversity Matters. MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating discrimination. 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. If you have any special requirements to help with your application, email our resourcing team at [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you. This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Oct 2025.