Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Acute Medicine

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Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Acute Medicine

MT04

Main area Senior Locally Employed Doctor (ST3) in Acute Medicine Grade MT04 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (Includes Long Day and Weekend cover) Job ref 349-WTWA-8366961-RL4

Site Wythenshawe Hospital Town Wythenshawe Salary £67,325 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include:

• 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.)

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Experience

• Regular participation in an unselected take at Middle Grade or Consultant Grade

Skills

• Knowledge about how to manage an Acute Medical Unit
• Experience in different Medical Specialties. i.e. Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology, ICU etc.

Knowledge

• 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

Qualifications

• MBBS
• MRCP or experience of medical take at Middle Grade level

Audit and Research

• Has done Audit and Understands the Principles of Research & Evidence Based Practice
• Has done Audit looking pertaining to Acute Medicine

Team Working

• Understand the value of MDT working and is able to work and lead a team. Able to show Good Leadership Skills.

Teaching

• Proactive in teaching Medical Students and Trainees
• Certification or Masters in Teaching

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Vicky Farrimond Job title Service Manager Email address victoria.farrimond@mft.nhs.uk Additional information

Andy Fagan

SDEC Clinical Lead and Acute Medicine Consultant

Andrew.Fagan@mft.nhs.uk