About this role
Job summary The Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, based at Salford Royal Hospital and part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking to appoint a Consultant Neurosurgeon specialising in Skull Base Surgery to join our established and highly regarded Neurosurgery Department.
This is a replacement post that will support the continued delivery of our comprehensive 360-degree skull base service.
The successful applicant will focus on lateral skull base pathology, with vestibular schwannoma surgery and facial pain forming two major areas of clinical practice. In addition, the post holder will join the NF2 service and play an important role in the multidisciplinary management of these patients, including auditory brainstem implantation.
Main duties of the job
Salford Royal has a large and expanding skull base department, and the successful candidate will become a key member of this specialist service. We are looking for an outstanding individual with the expertise to manage a broad range of skull base pathologies and with experience in a variety of open skull base surgical techniques. Please note that this post does not involve endoscopic skull base surgery or the management of pituitary disorders.
We are looking for a dynamic and committed individual who will help us continue to provide the highest standards of care for our patients. Drive, flexibility and excellent team-working skills are essential, alongside a strong commitment to multidisciplinary working.
You must be able to demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work cohesively as part of a multidisciplinary team. To be eligible for consideration, you must be on the GMC Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of your CCT date at the time of interview.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate significant experience and expertise in the management of lateral skull base pathology, vestibular schwannoma surgery, and facial pain, as well as experience relevant to the care of patients with NF2.
It is expected that the successful candidate will support the on-going development of the Neurosurgery Department, supporting with Service Improvement as appropriate.
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 well being activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/search-and-apply/recruitment-drives/consultant-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: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Registration / Qualifications Essential
Full registration with the General Medical Council FRCS or equivalent Inclusion on the Specialist Register / Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview Completion of CCST/ higher specialist training or equivalent in Neurosurgery
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential
Clinical experience and expertise in Neurosurgery Subspecialty fellowship training in skull base surgery Demonstrable evidence of an interest in skull base pathology (fellowships, courses etc.) Evidence of experience of orbital pathology Experience in the management of facial pain and other neurovascular compressive syndromes Experience of recent and current research/ relevant publications. Experience of presenting and publishing skull base-themed research.
Desirable Desirable
Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners'
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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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)