Senior LED in Thoracic Surgery

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Clinical Fellow within the Thoracic Surgery service at Wythenshawe Hospital. This role provides exciting opportunities to contribute to one of the largest lung surgery centres in the UK, focusing on advanced surgical techniques and teaching opportunities. Enhance your career while supporting high-quality patient care in a diverse environment committed to inclusion and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include MBBS and MRCS.
• Experience in cardiothoracic surgery and intensive care required.
• Desirable qualifications include prizes, awards, or higher degrees.

Responsibilities

• Pairing during on-call weeks with named consultant surgeon.
• Regular attendance in theatres and outpatient clinics.
• Core activities prescribed as per consultant guidance.

Skills

Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees

Clinical audit

Critical assessment of published research

Education

MBBS or Equivalent

MRCS

Higher Degree FRCS (CTh)

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Fellow to join the MFT Thoracic Surgery service, based at Wythenshawe Hospital. The post has been created following expansion of lung cancer screening services across Greater Manchester, and at a time of considerable growth for the Thoracic Surgery service, which remains one of the largest lung surgery centres within the UK and the only service in Greater Manchester.

It is an exciting time to join our team. Our Thoracic Surgery team will be performing more than 900 anatomical lung resections per year, with around 50% performed using minimally invasive techniques, including Robotically Assisted Thoracic Surgery (RATS).

Main duties of the job

The team consists of 9 cardiothoracic registrars, including Senior Clinical Fellows (SCFs), Associate Specialists, and Higher Surgical Trainees (HSTs). The number of HSTs ranges from two to five at any time. All colleagues on this rota will be allocated to a named consultant surgeon and will undertake core activities with that consultant, including pairing during on-call weeks (Registrar of the Week RoW). Pairings rotate every 6 or 12 months. SCFs have the same training opportunities as HSTs and can expect to attend theatres and outpatient clinics regularly, gaining experience across thoracic surgery.

About us

MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn, creating an integrated health & social care system for over 1 million patients annually. We bring together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, fostering collaboration and transformation. Our staff of 28,000 are encouraged to pursue ambitious goals, and we set standards that other Trusts emulate.

We have implemented Hive, a new Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022, to improve clinical quality and operational effectiveness. As a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, we support high-quality research programs. We are also committed to sustainability through our Green Plan.

At MFT, we promote inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities for career development. We support your health and wellbeing, shaping the future of our organization together.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities and required skills, please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attached under Supporting Documents. We recommend reviewing the Candidate Essentials Guide, which provides information about the Trust, benefits, and important details before applying.

COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged to protect staff and patients. While not mandatory, vaccination information is available on the NHS England website.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to equality, valuing diversity, and eliminating discrimination. We encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you require assistance with your application, contact [e-mail].

We look forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Essential: MBBS or Equivalent, MRCS
• Desirable: Prizes, Awards, Higher Degree FRCS (CTh)

Experience

• Essential: Previous experience of cardiothoracic surgery and intensive care

Teaching, Training, Research, Audit

• Essential: Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees, clinical audit, ability to critically assess published research

• Desirable: Evidence of personal audit, MD, PhD