Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Acute Medicine

• Review of ward inpatients and formulation of management plans
• Preparation for and attendance on consultant ward rounds
• Assessment and management of patients via SDEC
• Liaison with a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals and with the patient’s Primary Health Care team to ensure an excellent clinical journey
• Ensure all results are acted upon appropriately
• Involvement in Quality Improvement, and teaching of undergraduates and postgraduates
• Support and supervision of junior colleagues
• To undertake any other duties deemed appropriate when requested by Senior Staff

(The above indicates the main duties of the post which may be reviewed in the light of experience and developments within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post-holder.)

The Acute Medicine and Same Day Emergency Care Service at Wythenshawe Hospital (part of Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) is looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated Senior Locally Employed Doctor (ST3 level) to join our team. 

We are looking to fill 2 WTE posts. 

This post provides a great opportunity to gain significant experience in a busy 56-bedded acute medical unit and our same day emergency care unit (SDEC) The successful candidates will be working alongside 12 consultants within Acute Medicine. You will also work alongside 1 other Registrar level doctor, 2 IMT3’s, 4 SHO grade trainees, 1 FY1, 7 JCFs, 3 PAs and 3 ACPs. The successful candidates will be supported by multiple teams of allied health professionals.

There is ample opportunity to take part in teaching, Quality Improvement Projects, small research projects and to produce case reports for publication at this University Hospital. The acute medical unit puts on a weekly lunchtime teaching session which you will be encouraged to attend and participate in. Additionally, there are hospital wide Grand Rounds, journal clubs, lunch time lectures.

• Regular participation in an unselected take at Middle Grade or Consultant Grade
• Knowledge about how to manage an Acute Medical Unit
• Good Knowledge of Acute Medical Emergencies and should be able to perform routine Medical Procedures
• ALS provider
• Able to perform Specific Emergency Procedures. i.e. Lumbar Puncture, Chest Drain etc
• MBBS
• Has done Audit and Understands the Principles of Research & Evidence Based Practice
• Understand the value of MDT working and is able to work and lead a team. Able to show Good Leadership Skills.
• Proactive in teaching Medical Students and Trainees

• Experience in different Medical Specialties. i.e. Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology, ICU etc.
• MRCP or experience of medical take at Middle Grade level
• Has done Audit looking pertaining to Acute Medicine
• Published research
• Certification or Masters in Teaching

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.