Consultant Anaesthetist

Job summary

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.

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.

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

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