Job summary
The Manchester Centre for Plastic Surgery & Burns
LAS Registrar (Senior Clinical Fellow, ST3+) in Plastic Surgery & Burns
Applications are invited for LAS Registrar (senior clinical fellow) posts at the Manchester Centre for Plastic Surgery and Burns.

The Manchester Centre for Plastic Surgery and Burns is a tertiary referral service, caring for a supra-regional population of 2.8 million people. The Centre is well regarded for its strengths in clinical care, training and academia. We are associated with the Blond McIndoe plastic surgery research laboratory at the University of Manchester, and we have close links to the University's medical school.

Main duties of the job
Candidates must have full registration with the General Medical Council.

Please see job description attachment for further details including the main duties and responsibilities of the job.

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
Date posted: 31 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 a year
per annum / pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-WTWA-8142555-RL4
Job locations: Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Manchester, M23 9LT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

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Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Medical Degree
• To have achieved minimum competencies expected of ST3 or equivalent in desired specialty
• MRCS or equivalent
• Plastics Surgery experience

Desirable

• 12 months experience in desired specialty
• MRCS

Audit
Essential

• Experience of Audit

Academic Achievements
Desirable

• Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
• Research & Publications

Attributes
Essential

• Ability to assess and interpret complicated and conflicting information and use judgement where appropriate
• Excellent communication skills
• Team working skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and beliefs
• Able to work and act independently

Essential
Essential

• Active registration and licence to practice with the GMC at the time of appointment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Manchester, M23 9LT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Assistant Operational Manager, Christopher Bradley, chris.bradley@mft.nhs.uk, 01612914290

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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.