Senior LED in General Medicine

Senior LED in General Medicine

The closing date is 16 March 2026

The role of this post is to support Manchester Royal Infirmary in the delivery of care for inpatients on General Medicine wards. The Clinical level is expected to be at IMT 3 or equivalent, although this role is not recognised as an official training post by the JRCPTB or Royal College of Physicians. The Candidate must have a desire to work in the field of medicine.

They should have a good experience, competencies and background of this area and be prepared to work independently with the support of consultants.

• Providing supervision, assistance and instruction to the junior medical staff e.g. Foundation trainees.
• Maintaining the highest clinical standards at all times and in accordance with accepted good medical practice and the various clinical policies of the Service.
• Transmission of relevant clinical information to other medical, technical and nursing staff both within and external to the department, regarding patients referred to other places for further treatment of follow‑up.
• Supervision of nursing staff in matters relating to the treatment of patients.
• Teaching and supervision of medical students, nurses and Foundation level doctors working within the department.
• The post holder is expected to provide cover for the occasional absences of colleagues as far as practicable.

The post will consist of a basic working week of 40 hours.

The post is expected to participate in the out of hours and weekend on call medical registrar rota.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi‑specialty 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.

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU for our patients, our communities, and each other.

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