Consultant Anaesthetist

Northern Care Alliance; Salford; Remoto; GBP 114.000 - 151.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Northern Care Alliance is recruiting a substantive Consultant in anaesthesia to join the busy trauma teaching unit at Salford Royal Hospital. The post involves delivering expert anaesthetic care with opportunities to contribute to trauma and major surgery services within a large NHS Trust.

Applicants should be on the specialist anaesthesia register or expected to achieve it within six months, with FRCA/ALS and GMC trainer-standard supervisory credentials.

Competenze

• Full GMC registration and specialist anaesthesia status or clear trajectory to this within 6 months.
• FRCA or equivalent; ALS certification is essential.
• Completion of CCT/higher training in Anaesthesia or equivalent.
• Experience in obstetric anaesthesia and regional anaesthesia desirable.
• Evidence of clinical supervision/educational leadership as per GMC Trainer Standards.

Mansioni

• Provide anaesthetic service in a busy trauma teaching unit at Salford Royal Hospital.
• Deliver obstetric anaesthesia and ophthalmic regional anaesthesia where required.
• Lead and develop anaesthesia services within the Northern Care Alliance.
• Collaborate with intensivists and surgical teams to improve trauma outcomes.

Conoscenze

Teamwork and leadership

Resilience under pressure

Flexible and adaptable

Communication with patients and staff

Managing complex clinical situations

Formazione

CCT / higher training in Anaesthesia

Current Advanced Life Support

GMC registration

Specialist register admission within 6 months

Educational and Clinical Supervisor recognition (GMC Trainer Standards)

Descrizione del lavoro

Main area Anaesthesia Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PA) Job ref 236-FAC-05-CON-ANAE-S-26

Site Salford Royal Hospital Town Salford Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

The post holder will complement and develop existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge & expertise in Anaesthetics.

We are looking to recruit a substantive Consultant in anaesthesia to work in a busy acute trauma teaching unit at Salford Royal Hospital.

You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team of anaesthetists and intensivists in the provision of an anaesthetic service to the Trust.

We are currently in a period of growth with the construction of the Greater Manchester Major Trauma Hospital and with growth of some surgical specialties within the Northern Care Alliance are looking to recruit a substantive Consultant in anaesthesia to work in a busy acute trauma teaching unit.

The MTC at Salford leads on brain injuries but will also lead on Poly-Trauma management from across Greater Manchester. Salford Care Organisation is a major teaching hospital affiliated to Manchester University lying approximately 5 miles from central Manchester and is supported by excellent motorway, rail, tram and airport connections. There is a dedicated 24 hour emergency theatre service. We have recently received funding to start work on the Acute Receiving centre which will focus on improving trauma outcomes in the GM region and on continued surgical excellence.

Main duties of the job

Salford Care Organisation (Northern Care Alliance) is one of 2 acute Trusts (known as a Major Trauma Centre Collaborative) who collectively provide the functions of a Major Trauma Centre (MTC) for Greater Manchester.

We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic candidates who can demonstrate: Candidates must be on the specialist register for anaesthesia or have a reasonable expectation of achieving this within six months

Candidates must be able to demonstrate an ability to deliver obstetric anaesthesia.
Expertise in ophthalmic regional anaesthesia is desirable.
FRCA or equivalent.
APLS is essential ATLS or ETC certification is desirable.
Completion of CCT/higher specialist training or equivalent in Anaesthesia.
Current Advanced Life Support Certification.
Participation in a management training course.

Working for our organisation

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.

To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page:

Detailed job description and main 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

Professional Registration

• Full registration with GMC
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register/Admission to the register within 6 months of interview
• Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners

Qualifications

• Completion of the CCT/higher specialist training or equivalent in Anaesthesia
• Current Advanced Life Support Certification
• To be formally recognised as Clinical Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards
• To be formally recognised as Educational Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards

Knowledge, Training and Experience

• Extensive experience in anaesthesia for general surgery, gynae surgery, spinal surgery and trauma and orthopaedic surgery
• Experience of ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia upper and lower limb surgery
• Clinical experience and knowledge in Upper GI including bariatrics, CPET, Plastics, Emergency surgery, Neurosurgery & Paediatric
• Experience of the management of major trauma

Skills and Abilities

• Developing Team and Partnership working
• Able to cope under pressure within conflicting demands. Flexible and adaptable to change. Acts with integrity – honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff. Is comfortable dealing with people

The NCA is proud to serve a diverse population and is committed to delivering inclusive, accessible care. We value individuality and aim to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs.

We also warmly welcome applications from serving and former members of the Armed Forces community and their families. Please indicate on your application form if you are a member of the Armed Forces community to be considered under our guaranteed interview scheme, subject to meeting the essential criteria for the role.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to offering a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

Vacancies may close before the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications are received or where an internal redeployee has been identified.

For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants.

If you are applying for an internal secondment opportunity, we strongly encourage you to discuss this with your line manager before submitting your application. Any secondment offer will be subject to management agreement and the needs of your substantive service. Where release cannot be supported, the secondment may unfortunately be unable to proceed.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Dr Brynmor Summers Job title Deputy Clinical Director Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0161 778 5732 Additional information

Dr Geoffrey Kinsella, Clinical Director -([e-mail])

Dr Michael Daley, Deputy Clinical Director ([e-mail])

Jenny Nicholls, Senior Operational Manager ([e-mail])

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