Locally Employed Doctors

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier healthcare institution in Manchester is seeking dedicated professionals for specialist paediatric roles. Candidates will gain extensive experience within the largest children’s hospital in the UK, engaging in clinical duties including ward rounds and out-patient clinics, along with opportunities for involvement in groundbreaking research and innovation. Successful candidates will join a supportive team committed to excellence in patient care and professional development.

Benefits

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Opportunities for research and innovation

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Evidence of at least 3 years structured paediatric training outside of the UK and European Union.
• Have relevant English language competence evidenced via IELTS or OET.

Responsibilities

• Gain specialist paediatric experience at a large children's hospital.
• Attend ward rounds and responsible for clinical duties.
• Participate in out-patient clinics.

Skills

Relevant English Language competence

Structured paediatric training

Job description

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.

• Have a relevant English Language competence evidenced via either the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Occupational English Test (OET)
• Evidence of at least 3 years structured paediatric training outside of the UK and European Union

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.

Interviews will be held via MS Teams and all candidates should be expected to commence in post no later early June 2026.

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.