Senior Locally Employed Doctor - Medical Director's Leadership

Job overview

Please note - this role is available to junior doctors currently working at RMCH/MCS

The Medical Director's Leadership Fellow (MDLF) is a unique opportunity for a junior doctor (ST3+ or equivalent) to be able to learn and develop leadership skills by working alongside the senior leadership team at RMCH. The role is 80% non-clinical which allows plenty of time and opportunity to identify, initiate and follow through projects.

For the first few weeks/months you will be able to observe the Medical Director in their role to gain an understanding of how the hospital systems work and how to initiate and maintain change within the NHS. Based on your own ideas or seeing projects that interest you, there will be the opportunity to get involved in something that suits your interests and background. No previous leadership experience is required as this is a developmental role.

Main duties of the job

1. To lead on engagement with junior doctors and locally employed doctors across RMCH/MCS and any associated improvement programmes.

2. To support the Medical Director and Medical Director Team in improving and develop the junior doctor and locally employed doctor experience.

3. To act as a voice for junior doctors and locally employed doctors within organisational decision-making.

4. To attend and support the Junior Doctor Forum.

5. To ensure that an effective and comprehensive induction process is delivered to all junior doctors and locally employed doctors starting within RMCH/MCS.

6. To ensure appropriate action plans are in place and implemented following recommendations or requirements raised through the GMC Trainee Survey, following Deanery Visits, through Undergraduate Student's feedback and any other mechanisms in place to capture feedback from Trainees/Students and Trainers.

7. To work with and lead on the Medical Director Team initiatives, programmes of work and developments that include or impact on junior doctors and locally employed doctors.

8. Any other appropriate duties which may be assigned from time to time by the Medical Director - RMCH/MCS.

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 - Academic /Professional

Essential criteria

• Qualified Doctor or Dentist with full registration of the General Medical Council/ General Dental Council or equivalent
• ST3 + or equivalent
• Previous NHS experience
• Experience in paediatrics or paediatric subspecialty e.g. paeds anaesthesia/PED/Paeds surgery/CAMHS

Skills, Knowledge Requirements & Experience

Desirable criteria

• Experience leading change initiatives
• A proven ability to deliver consistently on clinical effectiveness and patient safety
• Experience of implementing change across departments, organisations, or systems
• Experience working in regional or national leadership initiatives
• Experience or evidence of managing teams and projects
• Knowledge of NHS policy, particularly related to medical staff, patient experience, quality and safety and also the NHS regulatory framework
• Advocate for junior doctors

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly gain the confidence of and build relationships with others
• Resilient under pressure and calm in a crisis
• Sets high standards for self and team and motivates and inspires others to achieve these
• Committed to support and deliver a culture of continuous learning for both self and team
• Initiative - sees opportunities and acts on them - proactive rather than reactive approach
• Demonstrates organisational values and behaviours

Desirable criteria

• Innovation and creativity - encourage new ways of working and develop a culture of innovation with a willingness to take calculated risks

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

• Job Description/Person Spec (PDF, 167.5KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 442.2KB)
• Inside MFT - Your Candidate Place (PDF, 306.4KB)