Job summary
Applications are invited for vacancies at Senior Locally Employed Doctor level in the department of General Paediatrics at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Managed Clinical Service. This is a fixed term 2-year rotational post via the Manchester International Fellowship Training Scheme and is ideal for those wishing to gain UK experience at middle grade (Tier 2) level or as a preparations for MRCPCH exams.
Successful candidates will gain specialist paediatric experience within one of the largest children's hospitals in the UK, with additional responsibility for provision of out of hour's cover. As well as giving advice on referrals, you will also attend ward rounds, be responsible for ward-based clinical duties and attend out-patient clinics.
Successful applicants could be placed at one of our three acute paediatric sites:
- RMCH - paediatrics only
- North Manchester - paediatrics and neonates
- Wythenshawe - paediatrics and neonates
Interviews will be heldvia MS Teams
All candidates should be expected to commence in post by no later than early June 2025 and will need to attend a bespoke induction for all MIFTS recruits.
Main duties of the job
We can offer different working patterns depending on the skills and experience of successful candidates. All middle grade posts involve an element of out of hours resident on call duties covering admissions and ward patients. Examples of the possible rota schedules are attached to this advert. Senior Locally Employed Doctors are responsible for immediate supervision of the ST1-2 when on call or at the weekends. Daily ward rounds are led by the hot week Consultant
All referrals regarding Child Protection are seen by middle grade doctors/ Consultants. The ST4+ also has regular OP clinic commitments and administrative duties as well as role in medical student education.
As RMCH is a specialist children's hospital, there may also be the opportunity for successful candidates to be based in one of our tertiary medical specialties.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust 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 brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've 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 new Green Plan which will set 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
Registration
Essential
- Eligible to apply for full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid License to Practise with the General Medical Council (or demonstrates eligibility to apply for registration and license)
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- A primary medical Qualification accepted by the General Medical Council UK and verified by ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
- MD/DNB or equivalent degree in paediatrics in a 3 year post graduate programme (recognised by RCPCH)
- Evidence of achievement level 1 RCPCH equivalent competencies in Paediatrics/Neonates
- Evidence of completion of formal 'hands on' training in Advanced Paediatric Life Support and Neonatal Life Support (training in date)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of active involvement in Audit (clear description, outcomes & appropriate experience for level of application)
Desirable
- Relevant experience in other specialties that would complement a career in Paediatrics/Neonates
- Evidence of relevant peer review papers and other
- Extracurricular activities/achievements relevant to career in Paediatrics/Neonates
- Research experience
- Relevant contribution to management within Paediatrics/Neonates (rotas, committees etc)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of research
- Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMCs Good Medical Practice (2013)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to be able to write & present reports at board level
Desirable
- Evidence of academic prizes and honours at postgraduate level
- Teaching achievement (including attendance at teaching courses, etc)
Aptitudes
Essential
- Is empathetic and sensitive to patients needs
- Able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgemental approach towards others
- Is able to influence and persuade effectively
- Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
- Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality & ethical issues
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory Work Health Assessment
- Eligible to live & work in the UK
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Eligible to apply for full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid License to Practise with the General Medical Council (or demonstrates eligibility to apply for registration and license)
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- A primary medical Qualification accepted by the General Medical Council UK and verified by ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
- MD/DNB or equivalent degree in paediatrics in a 3 year post graduate programme (recognised by RCPCH)
- Evidence of achievement level 1 RCPCH equivalent competencies in Paediatrics/Neonates
- Evidence of completion of formal 'hands on' training in Advanced Paediatric Life Support and Neonatal Life Support (training in date)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of active involvement in Audit (clear description, outcomes & appropriate experience for level of application)
Desirable
- Relevant experience in other specialties that would complement a career in Paediatrics/Neonates
- Evidence of relevant peer review papers and other
- Extracurricular activities/achievements relevant to career in Paediatrics/Neonates
- Research experience
- Relevant contribution to management within Paediatrics/Neonates (rotas, committees etc)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of research
- Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMCs Good Medical Practice (2013)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to be able to write & present reports at board level
Desirable
- Evidence of academic prizes and honours at postgraduate level
- Teaching achievement (including attendance at teaching courses, etc)
Aptitudes
Essential
- Is empathetic and sensitive to patients needs
- Able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgemental approach towards others
- Is able to influence and persuade effectively
- Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
- Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality & ethical issues
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory Work Health Assessment
- Eligible to live & work in the UK
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
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).
