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

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-FAC-05-CON-ANAE-S-26

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job description Job responsibilities 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: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

• Full registration with GMC
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register/Admission to the register within 6 months of interview

Desirable

• Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of the CCT/higher specialist training or equivalent in Anaesthesia
• Current Advanced Life Support Certification
• To be formally recognised as Clinical Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards

Desirable

• To be formally recognised as Educational Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in anaesthesia for general surgery, gynae surgery, spinal surgery and trauma and orthopaedic surgery
• Experience of ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia upper and lower limb surgery
• Clinical experience and knowledge in Upper GI including bariatrics, CPET, Plastics, Emergency surgery, Neurosurgery & Paediatric

Desirable

• Experience of the management of major trauma

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Developing Team and Partnership working

Desirable

• Able to cope under pressure within conflicting demands. Flexible and adaptable to change. Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff. Is comfortable dealing with people

Person Specification Professional Registration Essential Full registration with GMC Inclusion on the Specialist Register/Admission to the register within 6 months of interview Desirable Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners Qualifications Essential Completion of the CCT/higher specialist training or equivalent in Anaesthesia Current Advanced Life Support Certification To be formally recognised as Clinical Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards Desirable To be formally recognised as Educational Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential Extensive experience in anaesthesia for general surgery, gynae surgery, spinal surgery and trauma and orthopaedic surgery Experience of ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia upper and lower limb surgery Clinical experience and knowledge in Upper GI including bariatrics, CPET, Plastics, Emergency surgery, Neurosurgery & Paediatric Desirable Experience of the management of major trauma Skills and Abilities Essential Developing Team and Partnership working Desirable Able to cope under pressure within conflicting demands. Flexible and adaptable to change. Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff. Is comfortable dealing with people

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications 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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)