Closing date: 11 November 2026
Salary: £67,325 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time

We're proud to be one of the major academic research centres and education providers in England and Research and Innovation is the heart of all we do, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. We're also 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 and tackling climate change.

Candidates must be eligible for their own GMC registration: an active licence, ceased license or pending application with the GMC at the point of application. Candidates who do not fit this criteria will not progress through to the shortlisting stage.

This post is not suitable for doctors specialising in Orthopaedic Surgery.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not an orthopaedic surgical job hence surgical experience is not essential. (This is a medical registrar position in the field of orthogeriatric in trauma and orthopaedics)

Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Orthogeriatric Team within the Directorate of Trauma and Orthopaedics at North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH). The team is led by the Consultant Ortho-geriatrician.

The post will be based on the Trauma wards at NMGH and will allow the successful candidate to develop a special interest. We currently provide a 5-day service with no on call commitments.

As well as providing clinical expertise on the ward, you will be working alongside the Trauma and Orthopaedic Directorate to help and enhance our service.

Your clinical duties will include:

• Ensuring patients are seen by an Ortho-geriatrician within 72 hours of admission.
• Seeing unwell adult patients as requested by the Orthopaedic Team.
• Attending multidisciplinary team meetings and board rounds.
• Working with the specialist nurse for inpatient osteoporosis to arrange investigations and treatments.
• Supporting the consultant in bone health assessment clinic

Please note the post holder will attain the title of medical registrar expected to handle acute medical emergencies and proceed with comprehensive geriatric / medical assessment of the assessed patients.

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.

Person Specification
Essential:

• Full registration with the General Medical Council with a valid License to practice
• Primary medical qualification (eg. MB ChB or equivalent)
• Minimum of satisfactory 2-year clinical NHS working experience (at a medical SHO/medical registrar level) in general medicine
• ALS Certified
• Broad Knowledge & Clinical Expertise in: a) Acute Medicine b) Geriatric Medicine
• Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team (e.g. surgeons, nurses, therapists)
• Up to date knowledge of a) Osteoporosis b) Falls Prevention c) National Hip Fracture Database d) Best Practice Tariff e) Acute Medical Emergencies
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Working on an Acute Medical Ward caring for older patients.
• Independently able to handle acute medical emergencies
• Proof of engagement in acute medical rota handling medical acuity / acute medical emergencies in acute medical take at a senior medical SHO or medical registrar level
• Comprehensive geriatric / medical assessment of the acutely medically unwell patients
• Use of evidence based practice
• Information technology skills (e.g. e-mail, word processing & some spreadsheet skills)
• The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, i.e integrity, honesty, confidentiality, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013)
• The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking in English language that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others
• Willing & able to undertake training

Desirable:

• MRCP(UK) or equivalent
• Candidates with MRCP part 1/MRCP part 2 /PACES pending full completion
• CCT Geriatric Medicine or equivalent
• Working on a Rehabilitation Ward
• Completed Quality Improvement / Audit Cycles
• Clinical Governance including Incident Reporting
• Able to attend conferences and courses out of the area.

Employer details
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5RB, United Kingdom
Website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/
Contact: Andrew Brown, Senior Operational Manager, andrew.brown4@mft.nhs.uk

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. MFT is committed to equality of opportunity and an inclusive workforce. Please apply through our website.