Junior Locally Employed Doctor in Paediatric Surgery | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	29 April 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£54,499 Per Annum
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	14 June 2026
Location:	Manchester, M13 9WL
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	7960038/349-MCH-7960038-RL4

Summary

Junior Locally Employed Doctor in Paediatric Surgery

The Department of Paediatric Surgery is the Specialist children’s surgery centre in North West England including Neonatal, Oncological, Thoracic, Urology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and specialist Day-case Surgery, and the surgery of intestinal failure and short bowel; Supra-regional service supporting Exstrophy, hyperinsulinemia of the New-born, Metabolic disorders. There are over 250 neonatal admissions and over 4000 operations carried out per annum with supporting outpatient activity.

The Department is part of the Surgical Directorate of the RMCH and is headed by the Clinical Lead or Surgery. The department is staffed by 11 paediatric surgical consultants, 6 paediatric urology consultants and 9 Specialty Registrar run through trainees, ward-based Paediatric and Paediatric Surgical core trainees, and Locally Employed Doctors.

We require clinical fellows to work at Core Trainee level, as part of a surgical team. Daytime duties comprise clinical activity on the wards, in theatres and out-patient clinics. There are two Locally Employed Doctors/CTs allocated to paediatric urology and three to paediatric surgery. During the day the successful applicant will be expected to cover elective and acute commitments in paediatric surgery and urology. One pager is carried 1:5 during the day. Out of hours cross cover arrangements will include ENT and orthopaedics supported by registrars and consultants in those specialties and robust induction will be provided to facilitate the out of hours crosscover.
Research/Audit:
There are opportunities for the successful candidate to become involved in current research projects and we have a newly formed research meeting to facilitate this. There is an expectation that the applicant will be involved in an audit project with the opportunity to complete audit cycles and present findings at local meetings. The urology department will offer an opportunity to be involved in preparing abstracts for the main national and international scientific meetings with an opportunity of presenting the work and subsequently writing a scientific article under expert supervision.

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.



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This advert closes on Friday 29 May 2026

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