Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Locum Consultant in General and Colorectal Surgery

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About the Role
This is a 6-month locum post which is being advertised with a view to finding a suitable candidate to fill existing vacancies within the Department of General Surgery. The post is for a Locum Consultant in General and Colorectal Surgery. The unit provides elective and emergency general surgery, benign upper gastrointestinal, general and sub-specialist colorectal surgery. Minimally invasive surgery is well established within our surgical service.
This post will maintain the efficiency and capacity of the Directorate of General Surgery and will include day case operating at Trafford General Hospital. Emergency and Elective General surgical services are undergoing re-organization/transformation across MFT. The post holder will be expected to accommodate their sessions to fit into the new service. The employing Trust is Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT).
Applications are sought from candidates who will help deliver General Surgery in both emergency and elective settings. The appointee will join the current team of surgeons where there is a tradition of support for Consultant colleagues. There is an established habit of “mentoring” new colleagues.
The unit currently runs a 1 in 11 consultant of the week duty rota, responsible for emergency admissions. We also have an established Surgical Ambulatory Care Receiving Unit (SACRU) run by Advanced Care Practitioners supported by Consultants on a rota.
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To discuss this post contact Miss Karen Telford Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon and Specialty Lead karen.telford2@mft.nhs.uk or Clare Field General Manager for WTWA General Surgery - :- clare.field@mft.nhs.uk or Wythenshawe Hospital Switchboard on Tel. No. 01619987070.
About the Employer
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.


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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.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Karen Telford
- Job title: Specialty lead and Colorectal Surgeon
- Email address: Karen.Telford2@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0161 998 7070
To discuss this post contact Miss Karen Telford Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon and Specialty Lead karen.telford2@mft.nhs.uk or Clare Field General Manager for WTWA General Surgery - :- clare.field@mft.nhs.uk or Wythenshawe Hospital Switchboard on Tel. No. 01619987070.
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