Consultant Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon with interest in Major Trauma

NHS; Salford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced professional to join their orthopaedic major trauma service. The successful candidate will focus on complex trauma surgery without elective duties. They will engage in multidisciplinary teamwork, participate in education, and have an on-call commitment. A full GMC registration and relevant fellowship training are essential for this position, which offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Completion of audits demonstrating the ability to teach.
• Experience in managing thoracic trauma.
• Published in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing patient care within the Orthopaedic Trauma Service.
• Contribute to undergraduate, post-graduate, and continuing medical education.
• Participate in clinical audit and research activities.

Skills

Highly motivated

Ability to work flexibly to meet departmental targets

Up to date knowledge of NHS and future challenges

Education

Full GMC Registration and a Licence to Practice

FRCS or equivalent

Fellowship training in Complex Trauma

Job description

Overview

Go back Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 29 September 2025

An exciting opportunity to join the orthopaedic major trauma service within the major trauma centre at Salford Royal Hospital and trauma work within the Northern Care Alliance.

Salford Royal Hospital is the major trauma centre (MTC) for the Greater Manchester region. Within the NCA, there is a Trauma Unit service at Oldham. Day case trauma is also delivered at Rochdale.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will above all be a productive and cohesive member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Service within the MTC and across the NCA and able to provide ongoing patient care. They will provide expertise in complex orthopaedic trauma such as Rib fixation, Pelvic or Reconstructive surgery.

The successful post holder will have no elective practice: specifically, no practice in Upper limb, hand, hip, knee or foot and ankle surgery.

The successful candidate will be expected to organise their own workload

Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.

Contributing to undergraduate, post-graduate and continuing medical and multi professional education activity including teaching as necessary.

Participation in clinical audit and research.

Conducting 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.

Undertaking ward rounds as appropriate.

Have an out of hours commitment to trauma patient management as part of an on-call rota

Providing 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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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

• Full GMC Registration and a Licence to Practice
• FRCS or equivalent
• ATLS
• Fellowship training in Complex Trauma (either Pelvic or Reconstructive surgery)
• DCOTS
• Higher degree such as: PG Master PG Diploma

Audit, Research, Teaching

• Evidence of completion of audits
• Evidence of ability to teach
• Evidence of commitment to CPD
• Published in peer reviewed journals
• Presented at conferences/ meetings
• Formal teaching qualification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

• Within 6 months of CCT, or have CCT/equivalent
• Logbook evidence of Major Trauma Surgery experience
• Logbook evidence and experience in the management of thoracic trauma

Skills & Abilities

• Highly motivated
• Ability to work flexibly to meet departmental targets
• Up to date knowledge of NHS and future challenges
• Membership of BOA
• Attendance at BOA instructional and other specialist trauma courses
• Attendance at specialist trauma conferences

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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