Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Salford is seeking a permanent consultant for Trauma, Orthopaedics, and Plastic Surgery. The successful candidate will integrate into the orthoplastic hand surgery team and manage patient care responsibilities, including teaching and research. This role requires effective teamwork and participation in emergency care. Join a dynamic environment known for its commitment to excellence and innovation in healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Excellent annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Must be a productive member of the orthoplastic hand surgery team.
• Ability to organise own workload.
• Continuing responsibility for patient care and associated administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to medical education and teaching.
• Participate in clinical audits and research.
• Conduct ward rounds and handle emergencies.

Job description

Salford Royal Hospital

Salford Royal Hospital became only the second NHS Trust in the country and the first in the North of England to be rated “outstanding” by The Care Quality Commission. The Trust is consistently rated as one of the best places to work in the NHS and here are just a few of the reasons why:

• 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).
• We are also an award‑winning Trust having been confirmed the best performing hospital in the North West and among the top 4% in England by the Healthcare Commission, named Top Teaching Trust in England by Healthcare 100 and named a winner of the National Patient Safety Award.

The Trust has many nationally and internationally renowned clinicians who are pioneering the latest techniques and treatments. The Trust has an excellent reputation for quality and innovative clinical services, teaching and research.

Consultant Role – Trauma, Orthopaedics and Plastic Surgery

A great opportunity to join the Trauma, Orthopaedics and Plastic Surgery in a permanent consultant role.

• The successful candidate will above all be able to be a productive and cohesive member of the orthoplastic hand surgery team.
• 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.
• Join a planned Plastic Surgery out of hours on‑call rota.
• Providing evidence‑based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

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.

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

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025.