Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Emergency Medicine

Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Emergency Medicine

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Emergency Medicine Team at Wythenshawe Hospital, part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking to appoint Senior Clinical Fellows (Senior Locally Employed Doctors) to complement our team. The closing date is 17 February 2026.

You will be working in one of Greater Manchester's busiest hospitals, where over 100,000 patients are assessed in the Emergency Department every year. We seek to recruit dynamic individuals to work in our state-of-the-art ED, including a Paediatric Emergency Department, Urgent Treatment Centre, Resuscitation area, and Same Day Emergency Care unit which offers a front-door service for Medical and Respiratory referrals.

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

Manchester is a great place to live with a vibrant cosmopolitan culture. Wythenshawe Hospital is a short commute from suburbs such as Didsbury, Chorlton and Trafford. Access to the hospital is available by car, motorway, tram, or cycle routes.

Main duties of the job

Due to the short-term nature of the role, the successful candidate must hold a current registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) at the time of application. Whether it is an active licence, ceased licence or a pending application, MFT cannot sponsor GMC sponsorship for vacancies of less than 12 months fixed term. Candidates who do not meet this criterion will not progress to shortlisting.

Please note: MFT is not a right-to-work sponsoring organisation for Tier 5. If Tier 5 sponsorship is required, candidates should apply through the Academy of Royal Colleges 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 are expected to provide exceptional patient care while benefiting from a bespoke training programme and quality improvement activities.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust 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. 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 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 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, refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. Take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification for details about the Trust, our benefits, and how we care for you as you care for others. This document also contains critical information you need before submitting an application form.

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Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating discrimination across our workforce. 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. If you have any special requirements to help with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification Education & Qualifications

• Medical Degree
• Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Previous Emergency Medicine experience at junior grade level in the UK
• Academic experience - research and/or teaching
• Experience in Anaesthesia / Critical Care
• Membership of MRCEM

Experience

• Completed Foundation training or equivalent
• Previous experience in Emergency Medicine

Skills

• Evidence of organisational skills
• Evidence of leadership skills

Knowledge

• Knowledge and evidence of basic understanding of acute presentations to the ED
• Portfolio of evidence for the Emergency Department - demonstrating excellent clinical skills
• Advanced life support course
• Commitment to own professional development
• Research and development / audit work
• Flexible approach to workload
• Commitment to medical education
• Good timekeeping
• Able to use own initiative
• Responsible attitude to delivery of role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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