Senior Locally Employed Doctor

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a Senior Locally Employed Doctor for its Paediatric Department. The role involves participation in the Tier 2 rota covering various shifts and collaborating with senior doctors and nursing staff. Opportunities for research and career development are available in a supportive environment. Candidates must have GMC registration and relevant experience in Paediatrics and Neonates. The closing date for applications is December 30, 2025.

Benefits

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Research opportunities

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• GMC registration required.
• Experience in the field of Paediatrics and Neonates.
• Participation in audits and teaching.
• UK/NHS experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join the Paediatric Tier 2 rota and support the Children's Ward.
• Collaborate with tier 1 staff and consultants in Paediatrics.
• Provide care in the Local Neonatal Unit (LNU).

Skills

GMC Registration

MRCPCH part 1

NLS/APLS provider

Experience in Paediatrics & Neonates

Involvement in Audit & Teaching

UK/NHS Experience

NLS/APLS instructor

Participation in Quality Improvement Projects

MRCPCH

Job description

Go back Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Locally Employed Doctor

The closing date is 30 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Locally Employed Doctor to join the Paediatric Department at North Manchester General Hospital, which is part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be apart of the Paediatric & Neonates Tier 2 rota for North Manchester General Hospital (RMCH/MCS). The Tier 1 rota will be a 1:18 rota including long day, twilight, night and weekend on-calls for both Paediatrics & Neonates. The post holder will work alongside Paediatric & Neonatal Consultant, Tier 1 Resident Doctors & SAS doctors as well as the Paediatric and Neonatal nursing colleagues.

The rota provides 24/7 cover for the Children's Ward, Observation & Assessment Unit (KOALA) and Local Neonatal Unit (LNU) as well as providing support to our Postnatal Unit and Paediatric Emergency Department

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 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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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

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.

Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria

• GMC Registration
• MRCPCH part 1
• NLS/APLS provider
• Experience in Paediatrics & Neonates
• Involvement in Audit & Teaching
• UK/NHS Experience
• NLS/APLS instructor
• Participation in Quality Improvement Projects
• MRCPCH

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust