Senior Locally Employed Doctor (Higher) in PCC Transport Medicine

2 posts to start September 2026 or ASAP

NWTS Senior Locally Employed Doctor (SLED) post is a full-time post with NWTS and is ideal for senior trainees (ideally post-CCT) in anaesthetics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, pre-hospital medicine and paediatric or adult intensive care medicine, who want to gain further experience in the management of the acutely sick child and transport medicine.

NWTS Senior Locally Employed Doctor (SLED) post is a full-time post with NWTS and is ideal for senior trainees (ideally post-CCT) in anaesthetics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, pre-hospital medicine and paediatric or adult intensive care medicine, who want to gain further experience in the management of the acutely sick child and transport medicine.

The SLED is an integral part of the multidisciplinary paediatric critical care regional transport team, and the main role of the clinical fellow is to manage all aspects of a transfer, including giving advice at the initial referral call, co-ordinating the logistics of transport, stabilising the patient and ensuring a safe, efficient and cohesive transfer from referring centre to the accepting intensive care unit.

It is expected that the clinical fellow will take an interest in an audit, guideline or quality assurance projects. In addition, the clinical fellow is part of the NWTS education team and is expected to be involved with the design and delivery of a wide variety of education and training projects run by NWTS.

Due to the short-term nature of the role, the successful candidate must hold a current registration with the GMC at the time of application, whether it be an active licence, ceased licence or a pending application - MFT cannot support GMC Sponsorship for vacancies less than 12 months fixed term.

Role will involve working on a rotational shift system. Shift pattern includes long days (7:30 to 20:00), nights (20:00 to 08:00), twilight shift 11:30 - 00:00 and educational days.

• Complete referral and transport documentation to an appropriate legible standard.
• Give advice as necessary, according to NWTS/APLS guidelines.
• Liaise with NWTS and tertiary centre paediatric intensive care staff.
• Arrange and undertake transport.
• Maintain the NWTS database
• Daily check of NWTS transport equipment
• Maintain an up-to-date personal National Paediatric Critical Care Transport Passport
• Discuss issues of importance arising from transport e.g. incidents and excellence
• Attend and actively participate in monthly regional PICM training
• Complete an audit or quality assurance project
• Be involved in delivery of NWTS education, simulation and training
• Involved in co-ordination of trainees rotating from tertiary PICUs and their rota

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.

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Kathryn Wood

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