Consultant - Complex Spinal Surgery

Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the Complex Spinal Surgery service, part of Salford Royal Hospital, as a full-time Consultant Spinal Surgeon.  Some of the sessions undertaken within the job plan will be based at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.

The successful applicant will join an existing team of Surgeons and associated disciplines that provide this important tertiary service serving Greater Manchester's patient population.

The service has a track record of delivering high quality surgical care and advice, and growth in demand has created the requirement for expansion within the team.

The Spinal Service is supported by a strong team of Surgeons, Junior and Middle Grade medical posts, Advanced Practitioners, Consultant Physiotherapists , AHPs and administrative support,

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will undertake unsupervised elective operating, injection lists and outpatient clinics to support the service's waiting list reduction needs.

The post will also include operating on patients admitted as an emergency to the hospital via the Spine Urgency list between Monday and Friday. Aside from these commitments, the role will also include MDT attendance, undertaking patient-related administrative work and reviewing inpatients on the wards. Some of the sessions undertaken within the job plan will be based at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.

Detailed job description and main 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/