Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Emergency Medicine Team at Wythenshawe Hospital, part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Previous NHS experience is essential.

We are seeking experienced clinicians to join our senior rota at Junior Registrar level who can manage adult and paediatric emergency presentations with a high degree of clinical autonomy. Applicants must have NHS experience and be confident in the assessment and management of critically ill and injured patients. Successful candidates will be expected to undertake middle-grade responsibilities, supervise junior colleagues, and contribute to departmental leadership and patient flow.

We are looking for motivated clinicians with a proven track record of delivering high-quality emergency care within the NHS and who demonstrate the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours expected of a senior Emergency Medicine doctor.

You will be working in one of Greater Manchester’s busiest hospitals, where over 100,000 patients are assessed in the Emergency Department each year. Our state-of-the-art department includes a Paediatric Emergency Department, Urgent Treatment Centre, Resuscitation Area and Same Day Emergency Care Unit providing front-door medical and respiratory assessment.

The post offers excellent opportunities to develop specialist interests. Regular simulation sessions, ultrasound training and dedicated consultant-led shop floor teaching are integral parts of the educational programme.

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 benefitting from an bespoke training programme and quality improvement activities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.

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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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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.

Person specification:

Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership skills

Aptitudes

Essential

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

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
• Previous experience in Emergency Medicine

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree
• Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Previous Emergency Medicine experience at junior grade level in the UK

Desirable

• Academic experience – research and/ or teaching
• Experience in Anaesthesia / Critical Care
• Membership of MRCEM