Locum Consultant in Thoracic Surgery

MFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is recruiting a Locum Consultant Thoracic Surgeon to join our Lung Cancer Directorate at Wythenshawe Hospital. You will work within a large multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to develop services, education, and research while delivering accelerated pathways for thoracic disease.

The post offers 1.5 SPAs per week and involvement in education, teaching, and governance, as part of a high‑volume surgical service with national standing.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in general thoracic surgery including trauma and minimally invasive techniques.
• Experience in managing patients with thoracic malignancies and pleural disease.

Responsibilities

• Triage referrals and review daily list scheduling.
• Participate in daily Board and Ward Rounds.
• Provide outpatient clinic coverage and participate in MDT discussions (lung cancer, mesothelioma, airway management, sarcoma, emphysema).
• Share in 1.5 flexible operating days per week over 8 weeks.
• Participate in thoracic surgery on‑call rota, ward cover, and transfers as needed.
• Contribute to MDT organisation, education, and research activities.

Skills

General thoracic surgery experience

Trauma and minimally invasive thoracic

Thoracic oncology and pleural disease

Job description

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The department of Thoracic Surgery at Wythenshawe Hospital is recruiting a Locum Consultant Thoracic Surgeon, to work alongside our specialised and experienced Thoracic Surgical, Respiratory and Oncology team in the Lung Cancer Directorate.

The post is a whole-time equivalent position at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and based at the Wythenshawe Hospital Site. Applicants should have substantial experience in general thoracic surgery, including trauma/ minimally invasive techniques and managing patients with thoracic malignancies and pleural disease.

The post is to join 8 substantive appointments within the multi-specialty Directorate of Lung Cancer & Thoracic Surgery. There is a major focus on early detection, accelerating access to thoracic surgery, thoracic trauma, and delivering expansion of the GM Lung Cancer Screening Programme.

The Department of Thoracic Surgery is one of the largest in the UK with access to a high-volume complex practice supported by a nationally leading multidisciplinary team. Extensive opportunities exist for service development, education and research and applicants should expect to have substantial experience and track record for delivery. Applicants should also possess a clear philosophy on their potential contribution to augment and advance the current departmental standards and activity.

Main duties of the job

The team operates a ‘Consultant of the Week’ model, with responsibility for the daily triage of referrals, listing schedule review, and daily Board & Ward Rounds.

All Consultants will have access to outpatient clinics, a broad MDT portfolio (including lung cancer, mesothelioma, airway management, sarcoma, emphysema) and 1.5 flexible operating days per week over 8 weeks.

Participation in the thoracic surgery on‑call rota, ward cover, and management of admissions from A&E, general wards, the major trauma centre and inter‑hospital transfers is expected.

The post holders will be actively involved in the organisation, preparation and delivery of the MDTs and have collective responsibility for delivery of accelerated pathways.

As part of this post along with other colleagues, the post holders will provide support and guidance to the team consisting of specialist registrars, senior clinical fellows, specialist nurses, physiotherapists, OT, Dietician, lung physiologists, and other junior medical staff.

The appointees will take an active role in medical education and will be expected to take on the role of educational/ clinical supervisor for trainees, as well as being encouraged toparticipate in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates, and to participate in departmental audit, research, governance, and service development.

The post-holder will have 1.5 SPAs per week to facilitate these activities.

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

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