Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Paediatrics | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	24 November 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£65,048 - exact pay will depend on rota (see example of work schedule)
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	25 December 2025
Location:	Manchester, M13 9WL
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	7596194/349-MCH-7596194-RL4

Summary

Applications are invited for vacancies at Senior Locally Employed Doctor level in General Paediatrics at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and its Managed Clinical Services at North Manchester General Hospital and Wythenshawe Hospital.

This is a fixed term 2-year rotational post via the Manchester International Fellowship Training Scheme for those wishing to gain UK experience at middle grade level or as a preparations for MRCPCH exams.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates who satisfy the below(please note this list is not exhaustive, please review the full person specification before applying):
• Candidate is resident overseas at point of application (lived outside UK and European Union for at least 12 months)
• 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.

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.

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.

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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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.


This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Dec 2025

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