Senior Cardiothoracic Transplant Doctor - 12-Month Fixed Term

MFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking a Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Cardiothoracic Transplantation for a 12‑month fixed‑term post in Manchester. The role focuses on cardiothoracic transplantation and organ retrieval, with duties including joining the transplant rota and providing on-call cover in a busy theatre environment.

The post offers a pro rata salary of £76,582 per annum, full‑time hours (40 per week) and a 1:5 rota.

Qualifications

• Holds acceptable primary medical qualification.
• At least 3 years of full-time equivalent postgraduate training in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Competence in managing cardiothoracic emergencies.
• Sound clinical judgement and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiac and thoracic organ retrieval cover after full training.
• Join the transplant rota to cover the CTCCU and transplant ward.
• Operate within a 1:5 EWTD-compliant rota and contribute to on-call duties.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Organ retrieval

On-call rota

Education

Primary medical qualification

Postgraduate training in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking a Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Cardiothoracic Transplantation for a 12‑month fixed‑term post in Manchester. The role focuses on cardiothoracic transplantation and organ retrieval, with duties including joining the transplant rota and providing on-call cover in a busy theatre environment.

The post offers a pro rata salary of £76,582 per annum, full‑time hours (40 per week) and a 1:5 rota.