Consultant in Thoracic Surgery

at  Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

The department of Thoracic Surgery at Wythenshawe Hospital is recruiting two Consultant Thoracic Surgeons, to work alongside our specialised and experienced Thoracic Surgical, Respiratory and Oncology team in the Lung Cancer Directorate.
The posts are whole-time equivalent positions at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and based at the Wythenshawe Hospital Site. Applicants should have substantial experience in general thoracic surgery, including trauma/ minimally invasive techniques and managing patients with thoracic malignancies and pleural disease.
The posts are immediately vacant to join 7 substantive appointments within the multi-specialty Directorate of Lung Cancer & Thoracic Surgery. There is a major focus on early detection, accelerating access to thoracic surgery, thoracic trauma and delivering expansion of the GM Lung Cancer Screening Programme.
The Department of Thoracic Surgery is one of the largest in the UK with access to a high volume complex practice supported by a nationally leading multidisciplinary team. Extensive opportunities exist for service development, education and research and applicants should expect to have substantial experience and track record for delivery. Applicants should also possess a clear philosophy on their potential contribution to augment and advance the current departmental standards and activity.
The team operates a ‘Consultant of the Week’ model, with responsibility for the daily triage of referrals, listing schedule review and daily Board & Ward Rounds
All Consultants will have access to outpatient clinics, a broad MDT portfolio (including lung cancer, mesothelioma, airway management, sarcoma, emphysema) and 2 full operating days per week (3 sessions fixed/ 1 flexible)
Participation in the thoracic surgery on-call rota, ward cover, and management of admissions from A&E, general wards, the major trauma centre and inter-hospital transfers is expected.
The post holders will be actively involved in the organisation, preparation and delivery of the MDTs and have collective responsibility for delivery of accelerated pathways.
As part of this post along with other colleagues, the post holders will provide support and guidance to the team consisting of specialist registrars, senior clinical fellows, specialist nurses, physiotherapists, OT Dietician, lung physiologists and other junior medical staff
The appointees will take an active role in medical education and will be expected to take on the role of educational/ clinical supervisor for trainees
The post holders will be encouraged to participate in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates, and to participate in departmental audit, research, governance and service development
MFT is England’s largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.6bn & 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.
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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 at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk .
We’re looking forward to hearing from you

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