Medical Leadership Fellow: Junior Doctor to Change Agent

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) seeks a Senior Locally Employed Doctor to join the Medical Director's Leadership team. The role is 80% non-clinical, with 20% clinical time, based at RMCH/MCS in Manchester.

It offers development in senior leadership while contributing to junior doctor engagement and system-wide improvements. The post supports the Medical Director Team, provides opportunities to lead improvement programmes, and acts as a voice for junior and locally employed

Qualifications

• Experience leading change initiatives within healthcare.
• Proven ability to deliver clinical effectiveness and patient safety.
• Experience implementing change across departments or systems.
• Experience in regional or national leadership initiatives.
• Experience managing teams and projects.
• Knowledge of NHS policy and regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with junior doctors across RMCH/MCS and improvement programmes.
• Support the Medical Director Team in improving the junior doctor experience.
• Act as a voice for junior doctors in organisational decision-making.
• Attend and support the Junior Doctor Forum.
• Ensure induction processes are delivered for all junior doctors and locally employed doctors.
• Ensure action plans are in place following GMC Trainee Survey, Deanery visits, and feedback mechanisms.
• Work with the Medical Director Team on initiatives affecting junior doctors and locally employed staff.
• Other duties as assigned by the Medical Director – RMCH/MCS.

Skills

Change management

Clinical leadership

Patient safety

NHS policy knowledge

Team management

Education

Qualified Doctor or Dentist with GMC/GDC registration

ST3+ or equivalent

Previous NHS experience

Experience in paediatrics or subspecialty

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) seeks a Senior Locally Employed Doctor to join the Medical Director's Leadership team. The role is 80% non-clinical, with 20% clinical time, based at RMCH/MCS in Manchester.

It offers development in senior leadership while contributing to junior doctor engagement and system-wide improvements. The post supports the Medical Director Team, provides opportunities to lead improvement programmes, and acts as a voice for junior and locally employed