Junior Locally Employed Doctor - Medical Specialties & Complex Care
Job summary
The WTWA Medicine Care Division is seeking to appoint multiple junior doctors at FY3/ST1-ST2 equivalent across the below range of specialties within our service: General Internal Medicine Acute Frailty & Elderly (Geriatric) Medicine Orthogeriatric Medicine Stroke Medicine Diabetes & Endocrinology Gastroenterology We ask that you state your chosen specialties in order of preference (1 - 3) within your application. So, why apply for us?
As one of our locally employed doctors you will have the opportunity to build experience in medical leadership and management and medical education and lead on or input into research and quality improvement projects. There will also be the opportunity to attend subspecialty clinics within the organisation or develop specific clinical procedural skills.
This will all be part of dedicated CPD time, in addition to an Educational Supervisor who will support you throughout your role. We are extremely proud of our locally employed doctor workforce who are an integral part of our multidisciplinary clinical, nursing, and operational teams.
Many of our past locally employed doctors successfully going on to obtain jobs in their preferred training programmes, or progress to senior locally employed doctor posts with us. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your career within a large and varied clinical service. Please note interviews for this post will be held in person on 11th and 12th November. Remote interviews will not be offered.
Main duties of the job
Below are the brief principal duties and responsibilities of our Junior Locally Employed Doctors, however please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack for further details! Caring for patients in the clinical area and facilitating continuity of care. Attending daily Consultant-led ward / board rounds. Responsibility of maintaining complex and sensitive medical information on HIVE (our Electronic Patient Record).
Completing discharge summaries promptly and accurately. Working effectively, and with civility, with members of the multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate and patient-centered care. Supervising and performing medical procedures relating to associated specialty. Flexible supporting service needs as required, providing cross-cover for leave and short notice absence to ensure safe medical staffing and patient care.
Participating in clinical governance meetings. Participating in the education, supervision and support of more junior medical staff. Leading on or participating in quality improvement projects or research that supports service development.
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.
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the
