Junior Locally Employed Doctor in Emergency Medicine

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Wythenshawe Urgent & Emergency Care (UEC) department. We are looking to appoint Junior Clinical Fellows (Junior Locally Employed Doctors) to complement our team.

The post holders will be expected to provide exceptional patient care. The job offers excellent opportunities to develop special interests and keep their skills up by managing paediatric and adult acute emergencies. Sim sessions, regular ultrasound training and a daily dedicated Consultant shift promoting shop floor educational activities are also available.

Please note, interviews for this post will be held in person on 20th November.

Main duties of the job

Due to the short-term nature of the role, the successful candidate must hold a current registration with the GMC at the time of application, whether it be an active licence, ceased licence or a pending application - MFT cannot support GMC Sponsorship for vacancies less than 12 months fixed term. Candidates who do not fit this criteria will not progress through to the shortlisting stage.

Please note: MFT is not a right to work sponsoring organisation for Tier 5. Should a candidate require Tier 5 sponsorship, they must apply through the Academy of Royal College via the MTI Scheme.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Although this is not a Deanery-approved training post, successful candidates will share the same rota as other trainees.

The post holders will be expected to provide exceptional patient care whilst benefiting from an bespoke training programme and quality improvement activities.

Working for our organisation

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Medical Degree
• Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Desirable criteria

• Part 1 of Membership of any Royal College exam
• Academic experience - research and / or teaching

Skills

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills
• Evidence of organisational skills
• Workload management skills

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of leadership

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge and evidence of basic understanding of Acute presentations to ED
• Portfolio of evidence for the Emergency Department - demonstrating excellent clinical skills
• Advanced life support course

Desirable criteria

• Commitment to own professional development
• Research and development / audit work

Experience

Essential criteria

• Completed Foundation training or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience in Emergency Medicine

Aptitudes

Essential criteria

• Flexible approach to workload
• Commitment to medical education
• Good timekeeping
• Able to use own initiative
• Responsible attitude to delivery of role

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

• JCF JD (PDF, 136.4KB)
• JCF Functional Requirements (PDF, 384.4KB)
• Inside MFT - Your Candidate Place (PDF, 306.4KB)