About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a specialty doctor to join our General Surgery team at the Northern Care Alliance, Salford Royal Hospital site. We need an experienced doctor who can provide demonstrable expertise in General Surgery to deliver a high-quality independent service or manage complex cases with reference to a consultant.The post holder will be responsible, under the supervision of the consultant, for the day to day care of elective and emergency patients. You will be expected to play a full part in the relevant departmental rota. The post holder will work and liaise with the colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to ensure an appropriate, professional and timely provision of care to patients.Opportunities to work with a consultant will be provided to ensure on-going requirements for professional development and education. Robust medical revalidation and appraisal systems exist across the Northern Care Alliance, through which you will be allocated an appraiser and undertake an annual appraisal.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible, under the supervision of the consultant, for the day to day care of elective and emergency patients. You will be expected to play a full part in the relevant departmental rota. The post holder will work and liaise with the colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to ensure an appropriate, professional and timely provision of care to patients.
Indicative Job Plan The post holder will contribute to the rolling 1 in 14 Level 3 rota. This includes on-call day and night shifts including weekend work.
When not on emergency care duties the post-holder shall be offered the opportunity to be trained in elective settings including theatres and clinic. Endoscopy training may be provided depending on training list availability and the post holder's experience as appropriate.
o Endoscopy training may be provided depending on training list availability and the post holder's experience as appropriate.Communications and Relationshipso The post holder will be expected to have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. The post holder will be empathetic and sensitive to patients needs and able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information, putting the patient first at all times.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Primary medical qualification (e.g. MBChB) Intercollegiate exit exam FRCS (General Surgery) Minimum 6 years postgrad with 2 years in general surgery
Desirable
Attainment or working toward MD in PHD or equivalent Adult life support provider (APLS/PiLS) Evidence of endocrine surgery experience
Professional Registration Essential
Full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid Licence to Practise with the General Medical Council (or demonstrates eligibility to apply for registration and license)
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential
Relevant specialty clinical knowledge & training as per Royal College of Surgeons Research Skills: - Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of research - Experience of active involvement in Audit (clear description, outcomes & appropriate experience for level of application)
Desirable
Research experience: - publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case report - not abstracts or letters) - Presentations (oral or poster) at international, national or regional meetings - not local meetings Management: - Relevant contribution to management within general surgery (rotas, committees etc) Teaching: - Teaching achievement (including attendance at teaching courses, etc)
Skills & Abilities Essential
Is empathetic and sensitive to patients needs Able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information Is able to influence and persuade effectively
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Salford Royal NCA
Stott lane
Salford
M6 6HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)