As part of the single hospital configuration MRI has been designated the lead trust for GI Medicine & Surgical services, including the provision of colorectal surgery services. A key outcome of this will be the integration of the colorectal teams across the MFT hospitals. An integrated colorectal team will have the capability to deliver world class multidisciplinary specialist colorectal services to the people of Manchester and beyond. Together we will harness a unique blend of the latest technologies, techniques, research and education which would set us apart in the North West. Key benefits of an integrated colorectal service include specialist provision of rectal cancer surgery, IBD surgery and pelvic floor surgery, research and innovation and improved patient and staff experience. As part of the vision for the integration, expansion of consultant numbers is required with the aim to expand and develop our specialist services and meet existing demand.
This post is currently advertised as a locum consultant position within MFT, predominantly based at Trafford General Hospital.

1. Supporting the increasing benign colorectal workload within the unit
   The Colorectal unit provides secondary services, together with a busy tertiary and complex colorectal service which forms a large proportion of the workload.
   MFT is England’s largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £3bn & 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 30,000 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.
   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