Job summary
Our Major Trauma Centre at Salford is the principal receiving site in Greater Manchester for people who trigger prehospital Major Trauma activation and one of the busiest adult major trauma centres in the UK. The Emergency department receives approximately 1200 major trauma calls per annum, and a high proportion of patients with elevated Injury Severity Score ISS>15 require critical care admission. Our Major Trauma Service is led by a dedicated co-ordinator service and consultant of the day. The wider MDT consists of consultants and registrars drawn from emergency medicine, anaesthetics, intensive care, neurosurgery, general surgery, orthopaedics & plastics and radiology services. Emergency Department trauma care is consultant-led, with an on-site 24/7 Trauma Team Leader (TTL). The department has links with the North West Air Ambulance, with 5 of our consultants working clinically for this service. The department runs regular teaching in trauma case management and a European Trauma Course (ETC) is run on-site annually.
(Primarily based at Salford Royal Hospital, with possibility of some activity at other sites)
Main duties of the job
This is a 12-month fixed term appointment for a senior or post CCT fellow to work with the Emergency Medicine Directorate within the Salford Care Organisation of the Northern Care Alliance. There will be an option to extend the contract to 36 months dependent on progress and mutual agreement.The successful candidate will work 50% pro-rata as a member of the multidisciplinary team of senior medical staff on the clinical rota within the Emergency Department, incorporating the Greater Manchester Major Trauma Hospital (GMMTH) and wider major trauma system. They will work alongside Specialty Registrars and Senior Clinical Fellows in Emergency Medicine and will be given responsibilities for patient care commensurate with their level of experience and training. Opportunities to act up or practice at consultant level will be considered where relevant, in line with standard deanery preconditions.In addition, the successful applicant will be supported with 50% funded academic time to help deliver a broad established portfolio of NIHR Trauma and Emergency Care research projects, engage with the national Trauma Audit and Research (TARN) network (hosted in Manchester) and develop their own individual research interests. Support and mentorship will be provided for engagement with a higher postgraduate degree (MD/PhD) on individual request and subject to detailed planning discussions.
About us
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Salford is the place, which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Home to the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, Greater Manchester Trauma Hospital and the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre, Salford is improving care for some of the sickest patients in the region, and delivers a range of acute, community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
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
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
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
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Registration and Courses
Essential
- Medical degree
- GMC registration
- A minimum of 36 months postgraduate training in acute care specialties (EM/Anaesthesia/ICM)
- Portfolio evidence of clinical skills commensurate with ST3+ training in acute care
- ATLS / ETC provider
- Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of critical appraisal and/or research methods training
Desirable
- FRCEM, or equivalent
- Formal qualification in medical education
- Evidence of formal academic training and/or postgraduate qualification in clinical research
- GCP training
- Associate PI Scheme credentialling
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Enthusiasm and Motivation
Desirable
- Distinctions or prizes
- Research/publications
Person Specification
Qualifications, Registration and Courses
Essential
- Medical degree
- GMC registration
- A minimum of 36 months postgraduate training in acute care specialties (EM/Anaesthesia/ICM)
- Portfolio evidence of clinical skills commensurate with ST3+ training in acute care
- ATLS / ETC provider
- Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of critical appraisal and/or research methods training
Desirable
- FRCEM, or equivalent
- Formal qualification in medical education
- Evidence of formal academic training and/or postgraduate qualification in clinical research
- GCP training
- Associate PI Scheme credentialling
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Enthusiasm and Motivation
Desirable
- Distinctions or prizes
- Research/publications
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.
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.
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).