Job summary
The Warrell Unit at Saint Mary's Hospital is a major tertiary referral centre for Urogynaecology and pelvic floor disorders, serving women from across Greater Manchester, the North West and beyond. The Unit is one of the largest specialist Urogynaecology services in the country and has a longstanding national and international profile in pelvic floor medicine, reconstructive surgery, clinical research, education, and training.

The Unit is also an established RCOG Urogynaecology subspecialty training centre, with a strong tradition of advanced postgraduate training, clinical fellowships, and research. It supports the development of subspecialty and advanced Urogynaecology expertise and has close academic links with the University of Manchester.

Clinical practice spans the breadth of complex Urogynaecology, including urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapses, voiding dysfunction, recurrent urinary symptoms, pelvic floor reconstruction, mesh complications, fistula, and multidisciplinary pelvic floor disorders. The service works closely with Urology, Colorectal Surgery and other specialist teams and continues to develop minimally invasive and robotic approaches to pelvic floor reconstruction.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to join an experienced Consultant Urogynaecology team within a large tertiary service and to contribute to its continuing development in clinical care, advanced surgery, subspecialty training, research, and innovation.

Main duties of the job

• To support and complement the secondary and tertiary Urogynaecology services provided by MFT
• To take a role in improving the quality of services in MFT.
• To take clinical responsibility for a defined cohort of women under their care, both when outpatients and inpatients, and provide cover for women under the care of other consultant colleagues as required.
• To deliver outpatient clinics as agreed on the job plan.
• To deliver operative treatment in theatre lists at MFT sites, including anticipated participation in weekend operating lists
• To participate in the consultant rota patterns for the daytime and out of hours working at Wythenshawe Hospital and Oxford Road Campus sites.
• To provide out of hours care as described in individual job plan.
• To undertake the necessary administrative work relating to the post.
• To participate in clinical teaching and training of the wider multidisciplinary team.
• To take an active role in Clinical Governance, with opportunities to lead and participate in audit projects relevant to clinical care.
• To promote research and academic activity within the department.

Locations
At present clinical activities are based at Oxford Road, North Manchester, and Wythenshawe Hospitals sites. As the SMH MCS service evolves, working may be required at other sites within the Trust and a successful candidate must be willing to be flexible in this regard.

About us
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.

Details
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 21 October 2026
Reference number: 349-SHCG-8336435-RL4

Qualifications and training

• Essential: MRCOG or equivalent
• Essential: Registered on the GMC Specialist Register and be eligible for relevant CCT or equivalent within 6 months of interview.
• Essential: CCT in Subspecialist Urogynaecology (as above)
• Desirable: Higher Degree (PhD, MD)

Clinical governance and education

• Essential: Experience of Audit relevant to Gynaecology
• Essential: Evidence of active involvement in Clinical Governance

Academic achievements and research

• Essential: Relevant publications in recognised journals

Experience

• Essential: Experience in urogynaecological care and surgery (including laparoscopic urogynaecology surgery)
• Desirable: Experience in service development

Interpersonal skills

• Essential: Organisational and IT skills
• Essential: Ability to implement change
• Essential: Leadership skills
• Essential: Communication skills

Employer contact
Clinical Lead Urogynaecology, Dr David Iles, David.iles@mft.nhs.uk

Diversity Matters: MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. 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.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.