Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Burns Surgery Research

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

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Burns Surgery Research to lead research projects at the Manchester Adult Burns Centre and the Manchester Paediatric Burns Centre. This 12-month position offers mentorship from senior consultants and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment dedicated to equality and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience working with burn-injured adults and children.
• Registrar level experience in burn care.
• First or second author publications in peer-reviewed journals, preferably in burn care.

Responsibilities

• Lead on local and national research projects related to burn injuries.
• Develop skills in the management of severe burns and surgical management of burn wounds.
• Participate in courses organized by the occupational learning and development team.

Skills

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary burns team

Commitment to burn surgery

Education

Full GMC Registration

Research qualification

Tools

GCP Certification

Job description

Go back Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Burns Surgery Research

The closing date is 04 June 2025

We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow at the Manchester Adult Burns Centre (Wythenshawe Hospital) and the Manchester Paediatric Burns Centre (Royal Manchester Children's Hospital). This is a 12-month post where the successful candidate will lead on local and national research projects related to burn injuries.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will develop skills in the management of severe burns (ITU), surgical management of burn wounds and deformities, and scar management.

They will receive mentorship from senior consultants and participate in courses organized by the occupational learning and development team, preparing them for a future in Burns Surgery.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn, serving over 1 million patients annually. We encompass 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, fostering collaboration and transformation.

We are a digitally enabled organization, having launched Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system, in September 2022. We are also a major academic research and education center, committed to sustainability through our Green Plan.

We promote a culture of inclusion, equal opportunities, and support for your wellbeing and career development.

Job responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities and required skills, please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification under the Supporting Documents. We recommend reading the Candidate Essentials Guide for comprehensive information about the Trust, benefits, and application guidance.

Diversity Matters

MFT is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are happy to accommodate any special requirements. Please contact us at [e-mail] if needed.

We look forward to your application!

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Full GMC Registration
• Research qualification

Clinical Experience

• Experience working with burn-injured adults and children
• Registrar level experience in burn care

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary burns team
• Commitment to burn surgery

Research

• Research GMP qualification
• Understanding of clinical research principles
• First or second author publications in peer-reviewed journals, preferably in burn care

Teaching

• Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Supervision experience of surgical trainees or equivalent
• Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
• Trainer/coordinator of recognized burns courses (e.g., EMSB/ABLS)

GCP Certificate

• GCP Certification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires a DBS check, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust