About this role
Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity for a full time Locum Consultant in General Internal Medicine to join the existing team working across Wythenshawe, Trafford, Withington and Altrincham Hospitals.
The successful candidate will deliver consultant led care on a newly developed Medical Specialties ward on the Wythenshawe site which incorporates 22 beds caring for patients with a variety of presenting conditions.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would manage patients care alongside other consultant medical colleagues. It would be expected they provide teaching and supervision to the juniors on the ward and lead on service delivery, improvement and relevant QIP and would build good relationships with the ward manager, matron and operational team to deliver high quality safe care.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the general medical on call rota.
The successful candidate would be expected to contribute to the general medical on-call rota. This includes a 1:8 weekend and a 1:24 evening rota with overnight availability from home. The weekend rota either delivering post take ward round reviews or management of the Acute Medical Unit. There are 4 general medical consultants (sometimes 5) rostered each weekend day, which enables peer support and adequate senior workforce. This rota attracts a 1% supplement for the overnight commitments.
About us
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) 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 description Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
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Person Specification
Attainments Essential
Basic Medical Qualification MRCP or equivalent Evidence of Interest in Teaching
Desirable
Higher Medical Degree Research in areas of relevance and innovative practice Recognised teaching qualification
Training Essential
Completed or be within 6 months of securing a CCT General Internal Medicine, or its equivalent Entry on Specialist Register of GMC for General Internal Medicine
Experience Essential
Broad experience in General Medicine Supervision and training of undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
Desirable
Experience and enthusiasm to teach a wide spectrum of multidisciplinary staff Special interests
Skills Essential
Ability to undertake/supervise audit / quality improvement projects resulting in improved practice Ability to work in the Medicine Directorate and liaise with professional colleagues Evidence of awareness of and active participation in current management issues Enthusiasm to build, lead and work in a team Ability to communicate with patients and relatives Ability to communicate with and motivate staff
Desirable
Ability to co-ordinate multidisciplinary audit programme
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.
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Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Wythenshawe Hospital
Southmoor Road
Manchester
M23 9LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)