Job summaryThe 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. 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. 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. Candidates must be on the specialist register for anaesthesia or have a reasonable expectation of achieving this within six monthsCandidates must be able to demonstrate an ability to deliver obstetric anaesthesia. Completion of CCT/higher specialist training or equivalent in Anaesthesia. Participation in a management training course. About usThe 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. 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: posted06 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary Full-time 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: 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: EssentialFull registration with GMCInclusion on the Specialist Register/Admission to the register within 6 months of interviewDesirableEvidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners EssentialCompletion of the CCT/higher specialist training or equivalent in AnaesthesiaCurrent Advanced Life Support CertificationTo be formally recognised as Clinical Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer StandardsDesirableTo be formally recognised as Educational Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards Knowledge, Training and Experience EssentialExtensive experience in anaesthesia for general surgery, gynae surgery, spinal surgery and trauma and orthopaedic surgeryExperience of ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia upper and lower limb surgeryClinical experience and knowledge in Upper GI including bariatrics, CPET, Plastics, Emergency surgery, Neurosurgery & PaediatricDesirableExperience of the management of major trauma Flexible and adaptable to change. EssentialFull registration with GMCInclusion on the Specialist Register/Admission to the register within 6 months of interviewDesirableEvidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners EssentialCompletion of the CCT/higher specialist training or equivalent in AnaesthesiaCurrent Advanced Life Support CertificationTo be formally recognised as Clinical Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer StandardsDesirableTo be formally recognised as Educational Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards Knowledge, Training and Experience EssentialExtensive experience in anaesthesia for general surgery, gynae surgery, spinal surgery and trauma and orthopaedic surgeryExperience of ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia upper and lower limb surgeryClinical experience and knowledge in Upper GI including bariatrics, CPET, Plastics, Emergency surgery, Neurosurgery & PaediatricDesirableExperience of the management of major trauma Flexible and adaptable to change. Is comfortable dealing with peopleDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorthern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust AddressSalford Royal HospitalStott LaneSalfordM6 8HDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorthern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust AddressSalford Royal HospitalStott LaneSalfordM6 8HDUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Consultant Anaesthetists in Salford employer: National Health Service
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