NCA Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedics - Soft Tissue and Arthroplasty The closing date is 30 April 2026 An exciting opportunity to join a well-developed upper limb and trauma service within the Major Trauma Centre at Salford Royal and elective work within the Northern Care Alliance.

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. Largest Dermatology Centre in Europe One of the most digitally mature Trusts in England (NHS England Digital Maturity Index).

The weekly program is planned around an average of 10 sessions, which will include theatre, direct clinical care. The candidate will work in an established MDT weekly acute trauma including specialist LL trauma and elective LL and undertake patient related administration and supporting professional activities (SPAs). Delivery of DCC will be across the NCA footprint. Elective sessions will require some flexibility as part of the covid recovery plan. One in 8 weeks the post holder will participate as a member of a team of 3 consultants in a week of trauma delivering care at Salford Royal managing both Orthopaedic trauma, major trauma and acute patients. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will above all be a productive and cohesive member of the Soft Tissue and Arthroplasty team able to provide ongoing patient care. The successful candidate should have:

Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care. Contribute to undergraduate, post‑graduate and continuing medical and multi‑professional education activity including teaching as necessary. Conduct 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. Undertake ward rounds as appropriate. Have an out of hours commitment to trauma patient management as part of an on‑call rota. Job plan review pending implementation of Major Trauma rota. Provide 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. Person Specification Qualifications

Full GMC Registration and a Licence to Practice FRCS or equivalent ATLS Fellowship training in Lower Limb Surgery DCOTS Higher degree such as: PG Master PG Diploma Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners

Audit and Research

Evidence of completion of audits Interest and knowledge of audit Published in peer reviewed journals Presented at conferences/ meetings

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Within 6 months of CCT, or have CCT/equivalent Lower Limb Fellowship trained Logbook evidence of LL Trauma and elective surgery and general trauma surgery Over 1 year of LL Experiance - soft tissue and arthroplasty Experience in the management of thoracic trauma

Teaching and Education

Proven ability to teach Evidence of commitment to CPD Formal teaching qualification

Skills & Abilities

Highly motivated Ability to work flexibly to meet departmental targets Up to date knowledge of NHS and future challenges Membership of BESS / BOA Attendance at BOA instructional and other Soft Tissue and LL courses Attendance at Lower Limb 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr