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.

Please note, interviews for this post will be held in person on 20th November.

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.

Salary
£55,355 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract
Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Reference number: 349-WTWA-8344972-RL4-A

Location
Wythenshawe Hospital Emergency Department, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, M23 9LT, United Kingdom

Essential qualifications

• Medical Degree
• Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Desirable qualifications

• Part 1 of Membership of any Royal College exam
• Academic experience - research and / or teaching

Essential skills

• Good communication skills
• Evidence of organisational skills
• Workload management skills

Desirable skills

• Evidence of leadership

Essential knowledge

• 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 knowledge

• Commitment to own professional development
• Research and development / audit work

Essential experience

• Completed Foundation training or equivalent

Desirable experience

• Previous experience in Emergency Medicine

Essential aptitudes

• 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing vacancy listings early
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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we're proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions, is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

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.

Apply through our website
For questions about the job, contact Jide Oni, Specialty Lead, at jide.oni@mft.nhs.uk