Medical Director's Leadership Fellow | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	27 May 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£54,499 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	27 June 2026
Location:	Wythenshawe, M23 9LT
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	8001376/349-WTWA-8001376-RL4

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and forward-thinking doctor to join the Medical Director Team as aMedical Director’s Leadership Fellowat WTWA.

This is a unique development role offering direct exposure to senior leadership, with opportunities to contribute to strategy, workforce development, medical education, service improvement, and patient safety. The post plays a key role in ensuring the voice of resident doctors is represented at senior level and in strengthening communication and engagement across the workforce.

The role offers a high degree of autonomy, enabling the successful candidate to lead on projects aligned to their individual interests and career aspirations.

The post includes80% non-clinical time and 20% clinical time, with the clinical element tailored to the successful candidate’s background.

The post holder will:• Act as a credible clinical leader and role model, strengthening professional relationships internally and externally
• Represent the Medical Director and Medical Director Team at meetings and key forums
• Lead engagement with resident doctors across WTWA and drive associated improvement programmes
• Act as a voice for resident doctors in organisational decision-making
• Lead the WTWA Resident Doctor Forum
• Support and enhance the resident doctor experience through targeted initiatives
• Ensure delivery of a comprehensive induction process for all new resident doctors
• Develop and implement action plans in response to feedback from GMC Trainee Survey, Deanery visits, and other engagement mechanisms
• Lead and contribute to Medical Director Team programmes and organisational priorities impacting the medical workforce
• Promote a culture of medical leadership, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to improve patient outcomes and experience
• Provide leadership in complex or challenging situations, ensuring decisions remain patient-centred






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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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.


This advert closes on Thursday 11 Jun 2026

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