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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, and we\u2019re proud to be a family of hospitals, services, and teams working together to deliver outstanding care across Greater Manchester and beyond. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re<\/span> made up of six Clinical Groups, each with its own identity and specialisms, but united by a shared purpose and values:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI)<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013\u00a0 \u00a0A major acute hospital offering a wide range of services including emergency care, surgery, and specialist medicine.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Specialist Hospitals<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Including St Mary\u2019s Hospital, Royal Manchester Children\u2019s Hospital, and Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, delivering world-class care in maternity, paediatrics, and ophthalmology.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Wythenshawe, Trafford, <\/span>Withington<\/span> and Altrincham (WTWA)<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Providing acute and community services with a strong focus on cardiothoracic care and elective surgery.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Clinical and Scientific Services (CSS)<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Supporting diagnostics, pharmacy, pathology, and other essential services that underpin patient care.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH)<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Serving the local community with a full range of hospital services and undergoing significant transformation.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Local Care Organisations (LCOs)<\/span><\/span> and the <\/span><\/span>University Dental Hospital of Manchester<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Delivering integrated care in community settings and specialist dental services.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Together, these groups form One MFT – a unified Trust with a shared strategy: <\/span>Where Excellence Meets Compassion<\/i><\/strong><\/a>. This strategy sets out our ambitions for the next five years, and our People Plan ensures that every colleague plays a vital role in achieving them.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Being one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country comes scale, diversity, and opportunity. But what truly sets us apart is our people – their passion, their dedication, and their drive to make a difference.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether <\/span>you\u2019re<\/span> just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, MFT offers a place where you can grow, thrive, and be supported every step of the way.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A Culture of Compassion and Excellence<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Our strategy, <\/span><\/span>Where Excellence Meets Compassion<\/span><\/span>, guides everything we do – from patient care to professional development.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Unrivalled Career Opportunities<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>
<\/span>With over 350 roles across clinical and non-clinical areas, <\/span>you\u2019ll<\/span> find a path that fits your skills, interests, and ambitions.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Support That Moves <\/span>With<\/span> You<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>From career coaching through our MFT Careers Hub to flexible working and wellbeing initiatives, <\/span>we\u2019re<\/span> ALL HERE FOR YOU.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Innovation and Impact<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Work with <\/span>cutting-edge<\/span> technology, contribute to research, and be part of a team <\/span>that\u2019s<\/span> shaping the future of healthcare.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A City That Inspires<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Manchester is bold, diverse, and full of energy – and MFT reflects that spirit in every corner of our organisation.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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So, whether <\/span>you\u2019re<\/span> joining us from near or far, know this: at MFT, <\/span>you\u2019re<\/span> not just taking a job – <\/span>you\u2019re<\/span> starting a journey. And <\/span>we\u2019re<\/span> ALL HERE FOR YOU.<\/span><\/strong><\/span> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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