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Job overview

Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated & Cohesive team of Consultant Intensivists to work in Intensive Care Medicine as part of the transformation of the Critical Care Service. The Anaesthetic department will deliver elective anaesthesia sessions - this role will work within  Northern Care Alliance Foundation Trust.

(Primarily based at Fairfield Hospital and Salford Royal Hospital, with possibility of some activity at other sites)

We invite applications both from doctors completing their training in ICM and anaesthesia and from established consultants looking for new challenges to further develop their already successful careers. 

As part of the transformation of Critical Care, there is an emphasis on delivering a sustainable & motivated workforce, recognising that a good work-life balance is of paramount importance. As such, we welcome applications from candidates who may wish to work less than full time.

All applicants must be included on the Specialist Register or be currently training in ICM and be eligible to be included on the specialist register within 6 months of the interview 
date.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be provided the opportunity to undertake a split job role within a parent speciality where supported . A 10PA contract will have 8 PA for DCC and 2 for SPA activity.

The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the functioning of the service, and will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of the clinical department. 

Working for our organisation

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.

We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/about-us/our-values