Job summary
- Main area
- Vascular Surgery
- Grade
- YC72
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 349-MRI-7843722-RL4
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Manchester Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in Vascular Surgery
YC72
Job overview
The appointees will be expected to participate in full within the unit and take an active interest in promoting vascular surgical services within and outside of the Trust. The appointees will be expected to participate in the provision of a full programme of elective and emergency conventional and endovascular surgical services.
Proposed job plan that comprises 10PAs, including on-call, core and development SPAs, patient administration and the unit meeting, with hub and spoke clinics and dedicated hybrid theatre sessions.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will have a broad base in conventional vascular surgery as well as endovascular techniques. They will work with the existing consultant team to provide level three training in all aspects of Vascular Surgery, and will be expected to support collaborative cross disciplinary working relations and in particular to be involved in endovascular
The appointees will be expected to participate in full within the unit and take an active interest in promoting vascular surgical services within and outside of the Trust. The appointees will be expected to participate in the provision of a full programme of elective and emergency conventional and endovascular surgical services, and elective varicose vein surgery.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for 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 application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is 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!
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Completion of higher training in Vascular Surgery
- Experience of Audit
- Experience of Teaching at UG and PG level
Desirable criteria
- Specialist clinical experience such as Fellowship in vascular surgery
- Research experience
Attributes
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualification (eg FRCS) or equivalent
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- Registered on the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months of interview)
Desirable criteria
- Higher qualification eg MD)
Skills
Essential criteria
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Team working skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience of leading and implementing change
- Qualifications such as Training the Trainers
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of NHS structure
Desirable criteria
- Management experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mohammed-Hayat Ashrafi
- Job title
- Consultant Vascular Surgeon and Lead for Workforce
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 276 1234
- Additional information
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