Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Wythenshawe Urgent and 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.

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 a bespoke training programme and quality improvement activities.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 03 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £55,355 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-WTWA-8344972-RL4
Closing date: 11 November 2026

Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you will need for this role, take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

Qualifications

• Essential: Medical Degree; Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Desirable: Part 1 of Membership of any Royal College exam; Academic experience - research and/or teaching

Skills

• Essential: Good communication skills; Evidence of organisational skills; Workload management skills
• Desirable: Evidence of leadership

Knowledge

• Essential: 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: Commitment to own professional development; Research and development/audit work

Experience

• Essential: Completed Foundation training or equivalent
• Desirable: Previous experience in Emergency Medicine

Aptitudes

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

Employer details
Employer name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Wythenshawe Hospital Emergency Department, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, M23 9LT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/
For questions about the job, contact: Jide Oni, Specialty Lead, jide.oni@mft.nhs.uk

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating unlawful discrimination.