Job summary
Please note - this role is available to junior doctors currently working at RMCH/MCS
The Medical Director's Leadership Fellow (MDLF) is a unique opportunity for a junior doctor (ST3+ or equivalent) to be able to learn and develop leadership skills by working alongside the senior leadership team at RMCH. The role is 80% non-clinical which allows plenty of time and opportunity to identify, initiate and follow through projects. For the first few weeks/months you will be able to observe the Medical Director in their role to gain an understanding of how the hospital systems work and how to initiate and maintain change within the NHS. Based on your own ideas or seeing projects that interest you there will the opportunity to get involved in something that suits your interests and background. No previous leadership experience is required as this is a developmental role.
Main duties of the job
1. To lead on engagement with junior doctors and locally employed doctors across RMCH/MCS and any associated improvement programmes.
2. To support the Medical Director and Medical Director Team in improving and develop the junior doctor and locally employed doctor experience.
3. To act as a voice for junior doctors and locally employed doctors within organisational decision-making.
4. To attend and support the Junior Doctor Forum.
5. To ensure that an effective and comprehensive induction process is delivered to all junior doctors and locally employed doctors starting within RMCH/MCS.
6. To ensure appropriate action plans are in place and implemented following recommendations or requirements raised through the GMC Trainee Survey, following Deanery Visits, through Undergraduate Student's feedback and any other mechanisms in place to capture feedback from Trainees/Students and Trainers.
7. To work with and lead on the Medical Director Team initiatives, programmes of work and developments that include or impact on junior doctors and locally employed doctors.
8. Any other appropriate duties which may be assigned from time to time by the Medical Director - RMCH/MCS.
About us
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.
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
Qualifications - Academic /Professional
Essential
- Qualified Doctor or Dentist with full registration of the General Medical Council/ General Dental Council or equivalent
- ST3 + or equivalent
- At least 6 months NHS experience
- Experience in paediatrics or paediatric subspecialty e.g. paeds anaesthesia/PED/Paeds surgery/CAMHS
Skills, Knowledge Requirements & Experience
Desirable
- Experience leading change initiatives
- A proven ability to deliver consistently on clinical effectiveness and patient safety
- Experience of implementing change across departments, organisations, or systems
- Experience working in regional or national leadership initiatives
- Experience or evidence of managing teams and projects
- Knowledge of NHS policy, particularly related to medical staff, patient experience, quality and safety and also the NHS regulatory framework
- Advocate for junior doctor
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly gain the confidence of and build relationships with others
- Resilient under pressure and calm in a crisis
- Sets high standards for self and team and motivates and inspires others to achieve these
- Committed to support and deliver a culture of continuous learning for both self and team
- Initiative - sees opportunities and acts on them - proactive rather than reactive approach
- Demonstrates organisational values and behaviours
Desirable
- Innovation and creativity - encourage new ways of working and develop a culture of innovation with a willingness to take calculated risks
Person Specification
Qualifications - Academic /Professional
Essential
- Qualified Doctor or Dentist with full registration of the General Medical Council/ General Dental Council or equivalent
- ST3 + or equivalent
- At least 6 months NHS experience
- Experience in paediatrics or paediatric subspecialty e.g. paeds anaesthesia/PED/Paeds surgery/CAMHS
Skills, Knowledge Requirements & Experience
Desirable
- Experience leading change initiatives
- A proven ability to deliver consistently on clinical effectiveness and patient safety
- Experience of implementing change across departments, organisations, or systems
- Experience working in regional or national leadership initiatives
- Experience or evidence of managing teams and projects
- Knowledge of NHS policy, particularly related to medical staff, patient experience, quality and safety and also the NHS regulatory framework
- Advocate for junior doctor
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly gain the confidence of and build relationships with others
- Resilient under pressure and calm in a crisis
- Sets high standards for self and team and motivates and inspires others to achieve these
- Committed to support and deliver a culture of continuous learning for both self and team
- Initiative - sees opportunities and acts on them - proactive rather than reactive approach
- Demonstrates organisational values and behaviours
Desirable
- Innovation and creativity - encourage new ways of working and develop a culture of innovation with a willingness to take calculated risks
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).
