Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Acute Medicine ST3

Job overview

The Acute Medicine and Same Day Emergency Care Service at Wythenshawe Hospital (part of Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) is looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated Senior Locally Employed Doctor (ST3 level) to join our team.

We are looking to fill x2 posts:

1 WTE and 1 0.65 WTE, please specify which role (or both) you are interested in as part of your supporting information.

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.

There is ample opportunity to take part in teaching, Quality Improvement Projects, small research projects and to produce case reports for publication at this University Hospital. The acute medical unit puts on a weekly lunchtime teaching session which you will be encouraged to attend and participate in. Additionally, there are hospital wide Grand Rounds, journal clubs, lunch time lectures.

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

(The above indicates the main duties of the post which may be reviewed in the light of experience and developments within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post-holder.)

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.

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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.