Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

The closing date is 30 December 2025

Job summary

Salford Royal Hospital became only the second NHS Trust in the country and the first in the North of England to be rated "outstanding" by The Care Quality Commission. The Trust is consistently rated as one of the best places to work in the NHS and here are just a few of the reasons why:

  • We are a major teaching hospital for the Universities of Salford & Manchester
  • Our clear aim is to be the safest organisation in the NHS.
  • Recent investment of £200 million to develop our main hospital site.
  • Leading Major Trauma Centre for Greater Manchester
  • Largest Dermatology Centre in Europe
  • One of the most digitally mature Trusts in England (NHS England Digital Maturity Index).
  • We are also an award winning Trust having been confirmed the best performing hospital in the North West and among the top 4% in England by the Healthcare commission, named Top Teaching Trust in England by Healthcare 100 and named a winner of the National Patient Safety Award.

The Trust has many nationally and internationally renowned clinicians who are pioneering the latest techniques and treatments. The Trust has an excellent reputation for quality and innovative clinical services, teaching and research.

Main duties of the job

A great opportunity to join the Trauma, Orthopaedics and Plastic Surgery in a permanent consultant role.

  • The successful candidate will above all be able to be a productive and cohesive member of the orthoplastic hand surgery team.
  • The successful candidate will be expected to organise their own workload
  • Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
  • Contributing to undergraduate, post-graduate and continuing medical and multi professional education activity including teaching as necessary.
  • Participation in clinical audit and research.
  • Conducting appropriate duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork is envisaged as a key component of the working of this Trust and will involve Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) discussion with other colleagues.
  • Development of special interests that fit in with the Directorate needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
  • Undertaking ward rounds as appropriate.
  • Join a planned Plastic Surgery out of hours on call rota
  • Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.

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.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page: Consultant careers :: Northern Care Alliance Careers

Details

Date posted

17 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per anum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-SCO-CON-PRS-25-A

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


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: https://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: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration and a Licence to Practice
  • FRCS(Plast) (or evidence of enrolment) or equivalent
  • ATLS

Desirable

  • Higher degree such as: PG Master PG Diploma
  • Diploma in Hand Surgery (BSSH / FESSH) or evidence of enrolment

Experience

Essential

  • Within 6 months of CCT, or have CCT/equivalent
  • FRCS (PLAST) Or equivalent
  • Logbook evidence of Hand trauma and elective surgery

Desirable

  • Over 1 year of hand surgery experience
  • Fellowship trained

Audit and Research

Essential

  • Interest and knowledge of audit
  • Evidence of completion of audits

Desirable

  • Published in peer reviewed journals
  • Presented at hand conferences/ meetings
  • Higher degree in research

Teaching and Education

Essential

  • Proven ability to teach
  • Evidence of commitment to CPD

Desirable

  • Formal teaching qualification

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Effective communication skills
  • Highly motivated
  • Ability to work flexibly to meet departmental targets
  • Up to date knowledge of NHS and future challenges

Desirable

  • Attendance at hand conferences
  • Membership of BAPRAS
  • Attendance at BSSH instructional and other hand courses
  • Membership of BSSH / FESSH
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration and a Licence to Practice
  • FRCS(Plast) (or evidence of enrolment) or equivalent
  • ATLS

Desirable

  • Higher degree such as: PG Master PG Diploma
  • Diploma in Hand Surgery (BSSH / FESSH) or evidence of enrolment

Experience

Essential

  • Within 6 months of CCT, or have CCT/equivalent
  • FRCS (PLAST) Or equivalent
  • Logbook evidence of Hand trauma and elective surgery

Desirable

  • Over 1 year of hand surgery experience
  • Fellowship trained

Audit and Research

Essential

  • Interest and knowledge of audit
  • Evidence of completion of audits

Desirable

  • Published in peer reviewed journals
  • Presented at hand conferences/ meetings
  • Higher degree in research

Teaching and Education

Essential

  • Proven ability to teach
  • Evidence of commitment to CPD

Desirable

  • Formal teaching qualification

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Effective communication skills
  • Highly motivated
  • Ability to work flexibly to meet departmental targets
  • Up to date knowledge of NHS and future challenges

Desirable

  • Attendance at hand conferences
  • Membership of BAPRAS
  • Attendance at BSSH instructional and other hand courses
  • Membership of BSSH / FESSH

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


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


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Ms Susie Yao

Susie.Yao@nca.nhs.uk

01612065727

Details

Date posted

17 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per anum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-SCO-CON-PRS-25-A

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Supporting documents

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