Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Director's Leadership | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Manchester is seeking a Junior Doctor for the Medical Director's Leadership Fellow role. This unique position offers an 80% non-clinical focus, allowing you to develop leadership skills by working with the senior leadership team. You'll engage with junior doctors to enhance their experience, lead initiatives, and support key operational tasks. Ideal candidates are ST3+ or equivalent, with no prior leadership experience necessary. The application closes on December 9, 2025.

Qualifications

• Junior doctor (ST3+ or equivalent) currently working at RMCH/MCS.
• Willingness to learn and develop leadership skills.
• No previous leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with junior doctors and improvement programmes.
• Support the Medical Director in enhancing the junior doctor experience.
• Act as a voice for junior doctors in decision-making.
• Attend and support the Junior Doctor Forum.
• Oversee comprehensive induction for new junior doctors.
• Implement action plans from feedback mechanisms.
• Lead on initiatives impacting junior doctors.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Medical Director.

Job description

Please note - this role is available to junior doctors currently working at RMCH/MCS.

The Medical Director's Leadership Fellow (MDLF) is a unique opportunity for a junior doctor (ST3+ or equivalent) to learn and develop leadership skills by working alongside the senior leadership team at RMCH. The role is 80% non-clinical, allowing plenty of time to identify, initiate, and follow through projects. During the first weeks and months you will observe the Medical Director to understand how hospital systems work and how to initiate and maintain change within the NHS. You will have opportunities to get involved in projects that suit your interests and background; no previous leadership experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead on engagement with junior doctors and locally employed doctors across RMCH/MCS and any associated improvement programmes.
2. Support the Medical Director and Medical Director Team in improving and developing the junior doctor and locally employed doctor experience.
3. Act as a voice for junior doctors and locally employed doctors within organisational decision‑making.
4. Attend and support the Junior Doctor Forum.
5. Ensure that an effective and comprehensive induction process is delivered to all junior doctors and locally employed doctors starting within RMCH/MCS.
6. Ensure appropriate action plans are in place and implemented following recommendations or requirements raised through the GMC Trainee Survey, Deanery Visits, Undergraduate Student feedback, and other mechanisms for capturing trainee, student, and trainer feedback.
7. 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.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, review the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Also read the Candidate Essentials Guide that accompanies the documents.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We encourage individuals of all ages, disabilities, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation to apply for this post. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please email our team at [e-mail].

COVID‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and patients. While vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we encourage staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, helpful advice and information are available on the NHS England website.

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Dec 2025.