Speciality Doctor in General surgery

An opportunity has arisen for a specialty doctor to join our General Surgery team at the Northern Care Alliance, Salford Royal Hospital site. We need an experienced doctor who can provide demonstrable expertise in General Surgery to deliver a high-quality independent service or manage complex cases with reference to a consultant.The post holder will be responsible, under the supervision of the consultant, for the day to day care of elective and emergency patients. You will be expected to play a full part in the relevant departmental rota. The post holder will work and liaise with the colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to ensure an appropriate, professional and timely provision of care to patients.Opportunities to work with a consultant will be provided to ensure on-going requirements for professional development and education. Robust medical revalidation and appraisal systems exist across the Northern Care Alliance, through which you will be allocated an appraiser and
undertake an annual appraisal., The post holder will be responsible, under the supervision of the consultant, for the day to day care of elective and emergency patients. You will be expected to play a full part in the relevant departmental rota. The post holder will work and liaise with the colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to ensure an appropriate, professional and timely provision of care to patients.

Indicative Job Plan The post holder will contribute to the rolling 1 in 14 Level 3 rota. This includes on-call day and night shifts including weekend work.

When not on emergency care duties the post-holder shall be offered the opportunity to be trained in elective settings including theatres and clinic. Endoscopy training may be provided depending on training list availability and the post holder's experience as appropriate.

o Endoscopy training may be provided depending on training list availability and the post holder's experience as appropriate.Communications and Relationshipso The post holder will be expected to have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. The post holder will be empathetic and sensitive to patients needs and able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information, putting the patient first at all times.

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.