Job overview
This job description is intended to cover the main points of the post only. The neurology department hosts a series of specialised services, and the composition of the post will depend on the roles required for the sub specialism of the applicant.
The appointee will join a multi-disciplinary team, consisting of four current Metabolic Medicine Consultants, specialist dietitians, specialist nurses, one dedicated pharmacist and one specialist physiotherapist and one research physiotherapist. The team is supported managerially by a Support Manager, Lead Manager, Senior Operational Manager and Clinical Director. The nature of the work will include assessment, a range of clinical treatments and consultancy covering the whole spectrum of Inherited Metabolic.
Main duties of the job
As a senior clinician, it is expected that the Consultant will be involved in more complex cases, often in partnership with other agencies and almost always in conjunction with another member of the adult IMD team. Clinicians’ workloads are closely monitored by team managers and supervisors to ensure equity of caseload.
The post holder will have 7 planned activities per week, including Clinical, CPD and the remainder for management, audit, teaching, educational supervision, research or special interest.
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/
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This advert is for Consultant for Adult Inherited Metabolic Disorders with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, North West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Metabolic Medicine role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Jun 2026.
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