Consultant in Paediatric Plastic Surgery

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Locum Consultant Paediatric Plastic Surgeon with an interest in paediatric major trauma at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (Royal Manchester Children's Hospital). This role is ideal for someone with a keen interest in paediatric plastic surgery, trauma, and microsurgery. You will be joining a dynamic team within a major teaching hospital and Foundation Trust, strengthening our Paediatric Plastic Surgery service., This is a full-time position (10 programmed activities / PAs per week) including regular theatre and clinic sessions, time for administration and supporting programmed activities (SPA), on-call duties, and time for education, training, and research. Your clinical activities will be based at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, with some scope for adult/transitional practice at Wythenshawe Hospital if desirable. You will support the development of services within Paediatric Major Trauma, which may include hand microsurgery, replantation, nerve surgery and burns. This job includes general elective paediatric plastic surgery, trauma, and emergency lists, with opportunities for service development and clinical leadership.

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.