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Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
- Endoscopy training may be provided depending on training list availability and the post holder’s experience as appropriate. Communications and Relationships • 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.
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/
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Speciality Doctor in General surgery with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, North West, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor General Surgery role. The advertised salary is £67,325 - £76,582 on-call suppliment. The contract type is Permanent: 1 in 12 oncall commitment. The application deadline is 07 Jun 2026.
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