Senior Locally Doctor Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedics

Job Summary

Applications are invited for the above posts for a period of 12 months to support the Paediatric Orthopaedic services at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. Royal Manchester Children's Hospital is a Major Trauma Centre for North West region. The department provides Secondary Trauma Services to the local area and Tertiary Children's Trauma for the Greater Manchester area. Tertiary Paediatric Orthopaedic Services include those for children with neuro‑muscular problems, limb length discrepancy and congenital hip and foot problems.

Currently there are ten Paediatric Orthopaedic Consultants, twelve middle grade staff including Specialty Trainees from North West Deanery and Specialty Doctors/Clinical Fellows (including this post). There is a Specialist Nurse for patients with an external fixator and an Extended Scope Practitioner in Physiotherapy.

The main purpose of this role would be to provide a clinical service in Trauma and Orthopaedics and Spinal surgery including fracture clinics, elective clinics, trauma lists, elective lists, ward supervision and on‑call duties. You will be expected to take part in departmental audits and programmed teaching. You should be fully registered with the General Medical Council and have significant postgraduate work experience working in an acute setting (or equivalent gained on a part‑time or flexible basis), in a specialty training programme in orthopaedic surgery or as a fixed‑term specialty trainee in orthopaedic surgery.

A postgraduate qualification relevant to Orthopaedic Surgery is essential. The post conforms to nationally agreed terms and conditions.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi‑specialty 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.

• Date posted: 09 February 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade:
  Doctor – other
• Salary: £65,048 a year per annum (pro rata)
• Contract:
  
  Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time
• Reference number: 349‑MCH‑7755950‑RL4
• Job location:
  
  Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedics – RMCH, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL

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.

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