Job summary
Applications are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery and Endocrine surgery (Locally Employed Doctor). This post is based at the Nightingale Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
The Breast Surgery Unit at MFT is the largest unit in the country and is looking to appoint a Clinical Fellow who wishes to develop skills in both level 3 oncoplastic breast surgery and in thyroid/parathyroid surgery with a view to a career in Breast & Endocrine Surgery.
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Main duties of the job
This post will suit candidates who wish to develop skills in both complex oncoplastic breast surgery and thyroid/parathyroid surgery
Candidates that are non-GMC registered at the point of application will be considered for this position, under the Trusts International Fellowship Scheme (please note, there is a £500 admin charge for this scheme). More information re this scheme can be found on our website – link in job description.
About us
MFT is England’s largest NHS Trust with a turnover of & 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 28,000 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
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 at
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
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 at
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration Full Registration with GMC
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS (for UK trainees)
- Eligible for GMC sponsorship via MIFS
Desirable
- FRCS or equivalent
- CCST completion
- PGDip / MS in Oncoplastic breast surgery
- European Surgical Board qualification (EBSQ) Within 6 months
Experience
Essential
- At least two years training in breast surgery and one years training in thyroid/parathyroid surgery
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Publications
- Oral and poster presentations at conferences
Skills
Essential
- Proficient in English
- Appropriate scores in the IELTS exam
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of benign and malignant breast conditions.
- Good working knowledge of benign and malignant thyroid and parathyroid conditions
- To understand the principles and techniques involved in breast reconstruction
Desirable
- MD or PHD in breast related research
Aptitudes
Essential
- Capacity to work under pressure
- Team player
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enthusiasm and experience in undergraduate teaching
- Basic understanding of NHS management
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration Full Registration with GMC
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS (for UK trainees)
- Eligible for GMC sponsorship via MIFS
Desirable
- FRCS or equivalent
- CCST completion
- PGDip / MS in Oncoplastic breast surgery
- European Surgical Board qualification (EBSQ) Within 6 months
Experience
Essential
- At least two years training in breast surgery and one years training in thyroid/parathyroid surgery
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Publications
- Oral and poster presentations at conferences
Skills
Essential
- Proficient in English
- Appropriate scores in the IELTS exam
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of benign and malignant breast conditions.
- Good working knowledge of benign and malignant thyroid and parathyroid conditions
- To understand the principles and techniques involved in breast reconstruction
Desirable
- MD or PHD in breast related research
Aptitudes
Essential
- Capacity to work under pressure
- Team player
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enthusiasm and experience in undergraduate teaching
- Basic understanding of NHS management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
