About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join a well-developed upper limb and trauma service within the Major Trauma Centre at Salford Royal and elective work within the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.
We are a major teaching hospital for the Universities of Salford & Manchester Our clear aim is to be the safest organisation in the NHS. Recent investment of £200 million to develop our main hospital site. Leading Major Trauma Centre for Greater Manchester Largest Dermatology Centre in Europe One of the most digitally mature Trusts in England (NHS England Digital Maturity Index).
The weekly program is planned around an average of 10 sessions, which will include theatre, direct clinical care. The candidate will work in an established MDT weekly acute trauma including specialist LL trauma and elective LL and undertake patient related administration and supporting professional activities (SPAs). Delivery of DCC will be across the NCA footprint. Elective sessions will require some flexibility as part of the covid recovery plan.
One in 8 weeks the post holder will participate as a member of a team of 3 consultants in a week of trauma delivering care at Salford Royal managing both Orthopaedic trauma, major trauma and acute patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will above all be a productive and cohesive member of the Soft Tissue and Arthroplasty team able to provide ongoing patient care. The successful candidate should have:
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care. Contribute to undergraduate, post-graduate and continuing medical and multi professional education activity including teaching as necessary. Conduct appropriate duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. Multidisciplinary teamwork is envisaged as a key component of the working of this Trust and will involve Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) discussion with other colleagues. Development of special interests that fit in with the Directorate needs and the strategic direction of the Trust. Undertake ward rounds as appropriate. Have an out of hours commitment to trauma patient management as part of an on-call rota. Job plan review pending implementation of Major Trauma rota. Provide evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
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.
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To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page: Consultant careers :: Northern Care Alliance Careers
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
Professional Registration & Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice FRCS (Tr&Orth) or recognised equivalent ATLS Fellowship training in Soft Tissue Knee surgery & primary knee arthroplasty
Desirable
Higher degree such as: PG Master, PG Diploma, DPhil/PhD
Audit and Research Essential
Interest and knowledge of audit Evidence of completion of recent and regular audit
Desirable
Published in peer reviewed journals Presented at conferences/ meetings Higher degree in research
Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential
Within 6 months of CCT, or have CCT/equivalent Fellowship training in Soft Tissue Knee surgery & primary knee arthroplasty Logbook evidence of managing knee trauma, elective knee surgery and general trauma surgery
Desirable
Experience with osteotomy & cartilage preservation surgery Experience in the management of complex multi ligament knee injuries
Teaching and Education Essential
Proven ability to teach Evidence of commitment to CPD
Desirable
Formal teaching qualification
Skills & Abilities Essential
Effective communication skills Highly motivated Ability to work flexibly to meet departmental targets Up to date knowledge of NHS and future challenges Ability to work in an MDT setting with allied healthcare professionals
Desirable
Membership of BASK/BOA Membership of relevant specialist membership bodies
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 Hospital, NCA Wide
Stott Lane
NCA Wide
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)