Job overview

Manchester NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Specialty Registrar in CT Surgery.

The post is based at Wythenshawe Hospital and Manchester Royal Infirmary, which provides a wide range of inpatient and acute services, with approximately 1000 beds. The
large tertiary cardiothoracic unit includes the specialties of cardiology, cardiac and thoracic surgery, heart & lung transplantation, as well as
offering VAD and ECMO services.

The cardiac and thoracic surgery specialties offer a wide range of adult cardiac surgery, and sole provision of thoracic surgery in Greater
Manchester. There are currently 47 cardiothoracic surgery beds, and 16 transplant beds, along with 31 dedicated cardio-thoracic critical care
beds.
Outpatients are based in the dedicated clinic suite of the North West Heart Centre. The post holder would also be expected to support an
established satellite clinic at one of our local hospitals.
Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other
applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is
available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to join our 
cardiothoracic surgery department as part of the Registrar team. This team consists of 14 
registrars, who are a combination of Higher Clinical Fellows (HCFs), Associate Specialists and 
Higher Surgical Trainees (HSTs). The number of HSTs in the department at any time ranges from 
two to five. All colleagues working on this rota will be allocated to a named consultant surgeon 
and will undertake their core activities with that named consultant. Consultant & registrar
pairings will be rotated on a 6-monthly basis. HCFs are afforded the same training opportunities 
as HSTs. The successful candidate can expect to attend operating theatres and outpatient clinics 
on a regular basis, with the opportunity to gain experience across the spectrum of cardiothoracic 
surgery including mechanical circulatory support and cardiopulmonary transplantation

Working for our organisation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) 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.