Job summary An opportunity has arisen to recruit a high calibre Ortho-Plastic Hand Fellow. You will join a large multidisciplinary Orthoplastic Hand & Wrist Team consisting of Consultant colleagues, Hand Registrar, Hand Surgery core trainee, Advanced Practitioners and Specialist Nurses in Hand Surgery. The unit has a strong track record in higher level teaching and training for hand surgery. Post-CCT doctors will be desirable, there is independent clinic and theatre activity within the post. There will be a teaching and research commitment. There will be an expectation to provide out of hours Hand Surgery clinic/theatre and manage hand trauma as well as elective hand surgery. The post is useful for those undertaking a diploma in Hand Surgery (BSSH or FESSH). Hand Surgeons from either a Plastic or Orthopaedic background are encouraged to apply. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be based at Salford Royal Hospital, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) with elective lists predominantly at Rochdale. The candidate will be expected to integrate within the team of existing consultants, specialistregistrars, Trust Grade Doctors and Orthopaedic advanced Nurse Practitioners in order to provide acomplete Trauma and Orthopaedic service. The main focus of the job role is in assisting the Consultants in the delivery of Hand Surgery. 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 thecommunity, 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 leaveallowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Details Date posted 19 May 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-SCO-SCF-HAND-25 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: www.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: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications & Registration Essential Full registration with the General Medical Council M.B.Ch.B or Equivalent MRCS Desirable FRCS T&O BSSH Hand Diploma/ European Board Hand Diploma, or evidence of preparation Research and Audit Essential Evidence of Complete Audits Desirable higher degree in research review of medical journals Experience Essential Compentence within hand surgery Plastics/ orthopaedic trauma experience at a senior registrar level At least 1 year UK experiance Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk Proven ability to work effectively in the different clinical settings required for the job Desirable Exposure to Hand and Plastic Surgery 4 or more years Orthopaedics experiance Evidence of research and Audit ATLS/ ATLS instructor Skills & Abilities Essential Acute care safe (up to date with advanced life support qualifications) Practical skills relevant to the post Effective English language skills (undergraduate medical training in English/ IELTS or equivalent) Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team Ability to cope under pressure and demonstrate problem solving and decision-making skills Desirable ATLS/ ATLS instructor Experience in leadership Person Specification Qualifications & Registration Essential Full registration with the General Medical Council M.B.Ch.B or Equivalent MRCS Desirable FRCS T&O BSSH Hand Diploma/ European Board Hand Diploma, or evidence of preparation Research and Audit Essential Evidence of Complete Audits Desirable higher degree in research review of medical journals Experience Essential Compentence within hand surgery Plastics/ orthopaedic trauma experience at a senior registrar level At least 1 year UK experiance Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk Proven ability to work effectively in the different clinical settings required for the job Desirable Exposure to Hand and Plastic Surgery 4 or more years Orthopaedics experiance Evidence of research and Audit ATLS/ ATLS instructor Skills & Abilities Essential Acute care safe (up to date with advanced life support qualifications) Practical skills relevant to the post Effective English language skills (undergraduate medical training in English/ IELTS or equivalent) Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team Ability to cope under pressure and demonstrate problem solving and decision-making skills Desirable ATLS/ ATLS instructor Experience in leadership 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). Location : Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, M6 8HD Salford, United Kingdom