Job summary
The Directorate of Urgent Care at Wythenshawe Hospital (part of Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) is looking for enthusiastic and well-motivated Specialty doctor to join our team.
This post provides a great opportunity to gain significant experience in a busy 56-bedded acute medical unit and our same day emergency care unit (SDEC) The successful candidates will be working alongside 12 consultants within Acute Medicine. You will also work alongside 1 other Registrar level doctor, 2 IMT3's, 4 SHO grade trainees, 1 FY1, 7 JCFs, 3 PAs and 3 ACPs. The successful candidates will be supported by multiple teams of allied health professionals.
The inpatient and acute services based at Wythenshawe Hospital encompass approximately 1000 beds. This includes the Acute Medical Unit and Acute General Medicine. Acute General Medicine comprises Gastroenterology, Diabetology and Endocrinology, Geriatric and Stroke Medicine. Chest Medicine is based in the North West Lung Centre and Cardiology is based in the Regional Cardiothoracic Unit, which also includes Cardiothoracic Surgery with Heart & Lung Transplantation. Other specialities represented are Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Gastrointestinal and ENT Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Urology, Paediatric Surgery, Rheumatology, Dermatology and Pulmonary Oncology.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include:
- Review of ward inpatients and formulation of management plans
- Preparation for and attendance on consultant ward rounds
- Assessment and management of patients via SDEC
- Liaison with a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals and with the patient's Primary Health Care team to ensure an excellent clinical journey
- Ensure all results are acted upon appropriately
- Involvement in Quality Improvement, and teaching of undergraduates and postgraduates
- Support and supervision of junior colleagues
- To undertake any other duties deemed appropriate when requested by Senior Staff
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
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, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
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, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge about how to manage an Acute Medical Unit
Desirable
- Experience in different Medical Specialties. i.e. Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology, ICU etc.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good Knowledge of Acute Medical Emergencies and should be able to perform routine Medical Procedures. Is an ALS provider. Able to perform Specific Emergency Procedures. i.e. Lumbar Puncture, Chest Drain etc
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- MRCP or experience of medical take at Middle Grade level
Audits and Research
Essential
- Has done Audit and Understands the Principles of Research & Evidence Based Practice
Desirable
- Has done Audit looking pertaining to Acute Medicine. Has got Publications
Team Working
Essential
- Understand the value of MDT working and is able to work and lead a team. Able to show Good Leadership Skills.
Teaching
Essential
- Proactive in teaching Medical Students and Trainees
Desirable
- Certification or Masters in Teaching
Experience
Essential
- Regular participation in an unselected take at Middle Grade or Consultant Grade
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge about how to manage an Acute Medical Unit
Desirable
- Experience in different Medical Specialties. i.e. Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology, ICU etc.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good Knowledge of Acute Medical Emergencies and should be able to perform routine Medical Procedures. Is an ALS provider. Able to perform Specific Emergency Procedures. i.e. Lumbar Puncture, Chest Drain etc
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- MRCP or experience of medical take at Middle Grade level
Audits and Research
Essential
- Has done Audit and Understands the Principles of Research & Evidence Based Practice
Desirable
- Has done Audit looking pertaining to Acute Medicine. Has got Publications
Team Working
Essential
- Understand the value of MDT working and is able to work and lead a team. Able to show Good Leadership Skills.
Teaching
Essential
- Proactive in teaching Medical Students and Trainees
Desirable
- Certification or Masters in Teaching
Experience
Essential
- Regular participation in an unselected take at Middle Grade or Consultant Grade
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.
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).
Additional information
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).
