Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Transplantation and Organ Retieival
| Posting date: | 30 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £65,048 Per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 December 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, M13 9WL |
| Company: | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7616701/349-MRI-7616701-RL4 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow in Transplantation & Organ Retrieval. This is a fixed term post and is based at the Manchester Royal Infirmary. The Department of Renal and Pancreas Transplantation is the largest unit in the country and is looking to appoint Clinical Fellows to join our great team for a period of a 1 year (potentially renewable with mutual agreement) to aid in career progression in transplantation. The post will focus on developing portfolio structure for transplant and general surgical trainees. This will include renal and pancreatic transplantation exposure, vascular access surgery, organ retrieval (NORS) opportunities & General Surgery exposure.
In addition, there is a large service of General and endocrine surgery and we are also part of the National Organ Retrieval Service. Our transplant programme cares for both adults and children. This appointment offers an excellent opportunity for candidates to gain experience in both transplant and general surgery with full participation in a rota at registrar level, including scheduled emergency lists and elective opportunities. This post is not recognised for postgraduate training, however there will be excellent exposure to elective and emergency surgery and there will be ample opportunities to develop skills.
The role of the post is to support the large clinical service in General Surgery and Transplantation. It is anticipated that the appointee will gain good experience in all aspects of renal and pancreatic transplantation, renal-related surgery, and in multi-organ retrieval and General Surgery andendocrine surgery.
The appointee will have an integral role in the Manchester organ retrieval team. The post-holder will be accountable to the Clinical Director, and will also be expected to work closely with colleagues at all grades in nephrology. It is not anticipated that this post will provide extensive experience in laparoscopic donor nephrectomy.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust 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.
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.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to beALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
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, please contact the manager named below.
This advert closes on Friday 12 Dec 2025
Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow in Transplantation & Organ Retrieval. This is a fixed term post and is based at the Manchester Royal Infirmary. The Department of Renal and Pancreas Transplantation is the largest unit in the country and is looking to appoint Clinical Fellows to join our great team for a period of a 1 year (potentially renewable with mutual agreement) to aid in career progression in transplantation. The post will focus on developing portfolio structure for transplant and general surgical trainees. This will include renal and pancreatic transplantation exposure, vascular access surgery, organ retrieval (NORS) opportunities & General Surgery exposure.
In addition, there is a large service of General and endocrine surgery and we are also part of the National Organ Retrieval Service. Our transplant programme cares for both adults and children. This appointment offers an excellent opportunity for candidates to gain experience in both transplant and general surgery with full participation in a rota at registrar level, including scheduled emergency lists and elective opportunities. This post is not recognised for postgraduate training, however there will be excellent exposure to elective and emergency surgery and there will be ample opportunities to develop skills.
The role of the post is to support the large clinical service in General Surgery and Transplantation. It is anticipated that the appointee will gain good experience in all aspects of renal and pancreatic transplantation, renal-related surgery, and in multi-organ retrieval and General Surgery andendocrine surgery.
The appointee will have an integral role in the Manchester organ retrieval team. The post-holder will be accountable to the Clinical Director, and will also be expected to work closely with colleagues at all grades in nephrology. It is not anticipated that this post will provide extensive experience in laparoscopic donor nephrectomy.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust 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.
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.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to beALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
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, please contact the manager named below.
This advert closes on Friday 12 Dec 2025
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