Senior Locally Employed Doctor - Medical Director's Leadership

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 be 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., 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.

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) 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.