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Job summary

Main area
General Medicine
Grade
MT04
Contract
24 months (fixed term 24 months)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
349-NMGH-7624452-RL4Y
Employer
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
North Manchester General Hospital
Town
Manchester
Salary
£65,048 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
31/03/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Locally Employed Doctor in General Medicine

MT04

Job overview

North Manchester General Hospital is inviting applications for the position of Senior Locally Employed Doctor  in General Medicine,

We are building a strong General Medical team to provide safe, excellent care to our inpatients and are looking for strong and invested  colleagues to join our friendly, patient focused team.

The post holder will be participate in the day-to-day care of elective and emergency patients and will work with and liaise with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to ensure an appropriate and processional timely provision of care to patients across the General Medicine Division.

  • The post holder is therefore required to have full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid licence to practice
  • The post holder is required to have MRCP Part 2 and PACES

Our hospital is undergoing major investment with a new hospital campus build in planning with an anticipated completion date of 2030. Our new, modern hospital will be provide a wonderful environment in which to provide the best care possible to patients and the our teams are encouraged to engage in its function and design, this will be an exciting time to join us.

Main duties of the job

Support consultants and Juniors in all department activities. Take responsibility for in-patient work.

  Participate in ward rounds.

   Undertake research/audit/quality improvement projects.

  Participate in the clinical response team rota.

  Other duties as may be identified to meet the needs of the service Cover for colleagues during periods of absence.

   Support in-patient care in conjunction with departmental colleagues

 Teaching duties as required and take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme and in the teaching of junior medical & nursing staff, General Practitioners and other clinical professions.

 

Take part in department, regional and national audits.

   Development of the service using Quality Improvement Methodology

Working for our organisation

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 – 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

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

 

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.

 

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.

Person specification

Registration

Essential criteria
  • Full Registration with a licence to practice with the GMC

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MRCP Part 1 & 2 written & PACES

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential criteria
  • 1 year NHS in Gen Med SHO, JCF, SCF
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstration of acquisition of the level of knowledge and skills necessary for the completion of foundation training or equivalent training and experience
  • Research, Teaching, Audit etc

Comms

Essential criteria
  • All applicants to have demonstrable skills written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients & colleagues as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). This could be demonstrated by one of the following

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible Working

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Medical Workforce Manager
Job title
Medical Workforce Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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