Senior Locally Employed Doctor (Higher) in Foot and Ankle

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Manchester is seeking a Senior Foot & Ankle Fellow for a 6-month position with the possibility to extend. This role offers significant exposure to various surgical procedures and the chance to work alongside experienced consultants in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a Medical Degree and relevant surgical experience. This is a unique opportunity to develop skills in a prestigious setting while contributing to clinical innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in Foot & Ankle surgery required.
• Fellowship position with access to advanced surgical techniques.
• Willingness to participate in trauma on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a variety of surgical procedures.
• Work with a team of consultants and specialists.
• Engage in clinical research and patient care.

Skills

Arthroscopic surgery

Open Foot & Ankle surgery

Trauma

Clinical diagnosis

Patient management

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

A Vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.


Applications are invited for one post of Senior Foot & Ankle Fellow at the Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation trust. The post will be based at Wythenshawe Hospital. Elective operating takes place at the purpose-built Manchester orthopaedic Centre at Trafford Hospital and Wythenshawe hospital. The post is available for a period of 6 months with potential to extend to 12 months, The post-holder will join a dynamic and innovative Foot & Ankle team with active research and clinical interests. The post will involve wide exposure in arthroscopic and open Foot & Ankle surgery, including trauma.

The fellow will have the opportunity to work alongside several full-time consultant Foot & Ankle surgeons and specialist podiatrists across MFT



The unit undertakes all aspects of foot and ankle work, including arthroplasty, arthroscopy, fine wire frames and complex reconstructive surgery, as well as sports medicine, diabetic and forefoot care. There are well established links with Rheumatology, Diabetology, Vascular surgery and Plastic surgery departments within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.



There is access to advanced pedorthotics and prosthetics. Nonsurgical and surgical care are provided to patients from all over the North-West. The fellow will have ample exposure to clinical problems in both clinics and operating rooms, and also participate on the trauma on call rota.







MFT is England’s largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.



Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.



We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we’ve launched in September 2022.



We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.



At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of our organisation together.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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 for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!


This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Sep 2025