Consultant

Locum Consultant in Renal & Pancreatic Transplant & Organ Retrieval

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

2 days ago

About the role

Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Surgeon in Renal and Pancreatic Transplant and Organ Retrieval. However, a substantive position may be agreeable for suitable candidates. This post is based at the Manchester Royal Infirmary. The post will focus on delivering pancreatic and renal (both live and deceased) transplantation, vascular access surgery, and provide input to the organ retrieval (NORS) service. There will be an opportunity to shape the post around clinical interests to aid in excellence in service delivery and to support career development.

Manchester Royal Infirmary provides kidney and pancreas transplantation, encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) surgery and islet transplantation.

In addition, there is a large service of General and endocrine surgery and we are also part of the National Organ Retrieval Service. Our transplant programme cares for both adults and children. The department has 10 consultants and 15 middle grades and is part of the Renal, Haematology and Transplant (RHT) Care Division. This appointment offers an excellent opportunity for candidates to contribute to the service, including consultant on calls, with scheduled emergency lists and elective opportunities, all with ample mentorship and support within a collegiate environment, with an opportunity to develop skills.

Locum Consultant in Renal & Pancreatic Transplant & Organ Retrieval

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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We are passionate about providing first-class care to our patients and focused on delivering treatment in a quality and timely manner. We are recruiting to the position of Consultant Transplant Surgeon to join our team of clinicians for twelve months. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a friendly and growing kidney transplant unit. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed consultant colleague who will work effectively within the team and contribute to the further development of the unit. The appointee will join the other nine Consultant Surgeons in a joint multidisciplinary, multi-professional Transplant team at Manchester University Hospital Foundation Trust. Applicants should be on the GMC's specialist register for General Surgery or be within six months of receiving a CCT at the time of interview and have a current and broad experience of general, transplant and renal access surgery For more details about the post, or to arrange an informal visit please contact Zia Moinuddin, Clinical Director for Renal Transplantation and Consultant Transplant and General Surgeon on 01612764511. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team at the forefront of strategic change across Greater Manchester, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust 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.

Person specification

Essential

MBChb or equivalent
FRCS or equivalent
Broad experience of Renal Transplant surgery
Experience in all forms of access surgery
Experience in Renal and Pancreatic retrieval
Completion of higher specialist training in Surgery (or within 6 months of CTT date, from date of interview)
Competence in multiorgan retrieval with full registration with NHSBT or equivalent
Higher specialist training in Transplant surgery or equivalent
Experience of audit
Teaching/supervision of junior medical staff
Good organisation skills
Good communication skills
Strong leadership skills
Ability to liaise effectively with patients, relatives and MDT
Full registration with the GMC
Registered on the GMC specialist register (or be within 6 months of CTT date, from the date of interview)

Desirable

Higher degree (MD/ChM/PHD)
Experience in live donor surgery
Experience of Paediatric transplantation
Experience of Endocrine surgery
Experience of Normothermic Regional Perfusion for DCD retrievals
Ability to undertake research and publications in medical literature with some in the Transplant field
Experience in Pancreas transplantation or a commitment to be mentored in pancreas transplantation within one year of appointment
Experience of EPS surgery

Teaching/supervision of medical students