Overview
An exciting opportunity to join The Plastic, Hand & Reconstructive Surgery team at the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. The hub of our service is based at Salford Royal Hospital. Here stands The Greater Manchester Major Trauma Hospital, The Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, and The Greater Manchester hub for Dermatology services. The general surgery department hosts the regional Intestinal Failure Unit, with whom we undertake abdominal wall reconstructions. A main focus of the department is our Orthoplastic service that provides plastic surgery cover for the above-mentioned specialities as well as our fully integrated orthoplastic Hand Surgery service and Limb Reconstructive MDT, looking after complex trauma patients who present to the wider trust across The NCA.
Responsibilities
* Organise own workload and continue responsibility for the care of patients in charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
* Contribute to undergraduate, post-graduate and continuing medical and multi professional education activity including teaching.
* Participate in clinical audit and research.
* Conduct appropriate duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
* Engage in multidisciplinary teamwork with Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) discussions with other colleagues across the Trust.
* Develop special interests that fit in with the Directorate needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
* Undertake ward rounds.
* Provide evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
About the employer
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 were 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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To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page: Consultant careers :: Northern Care Alliance Careers
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.
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