Job summary
- Main area
- Neurosurgery
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (10 PAs)
- Job ref
- 236-NMT-05-CON-NEURO-26
- Employer
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Salford Royal Hospital
- Town
- Salford
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Neurosurgeon - Complex Spinal Surgery
Consultant
Job overview
We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our busy and highly regarded service, supporting the continued delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of the neurosurgical spinal service and will play an active role in the wider clinical, educational, governance and leadership activities of the department.
Applicants should demonstrate excellent clinical expertise, strong leadership qualities, effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Drive, flexibility and a commitment to team working are essential.
Candidates must be on the GMC Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of their expected CCT/CCST date at the time of interview.
Prospective candidates are expected to have completed a formal fellowship in Complex Spine Surgery at a recognised institution, or be able to demonstrate equivalent specialist training and experience in this field.
Main duties of the job
The Department of Neurosurgery at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest in the United Kingdom, with outstanding clinical care given to patients across the range of neurosurgical sub specialties. The department has a high throughput of complex and non-complex work covering the vascular, skull base, functional, oncology and spinal specialties. Salford Royal has recently been granted accreditation as Surgical Spine Centre of Excellence by Eurospine.
This post will augment the existing neurosurgical department, which is made up of 23 Consultant Neurosurgeons, 5 Specialty Doctors, Specialist Registrars, Junior Doctors and Allied Healthcare Professionals.
This new post is to facilitate the development of the Complex Spinal Surgery services in the region. Salford Royal has a large and expanding Complex Spinal Surgery department and the successful applicant will become a key member of this service.
The Neurosurgical department has recently begun operating at the NCAs GIRFT accredited surgical hub(s). The applicant will be expected to support the department’s development of this service.
On call responsibility is for a region of 3.3 million for cranial and general neurosurgical emergencies. There is a separate Spinal on call rota.
It is expected that the successful candidate will support the on-going development of the Neurosurgery Department, supporting with Service Improvement as appropriate.
To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page
https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/search-and-apply/recruitment-drives/consultant-careers
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.
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:
Person specification
Registration/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- FRCS or equivalent
- Completion of CCST/ higher specialist training or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
- Inclusion on the specialist register / Admission to the register within 6 months of interview
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical experience and expertise in Neurosurgery
- Demonstrable evidence of an interest in Complex Spinal Surgery
- Completed a formal Fellowship in Complex Spine at a recognised institution or additional equivalent experience in this field.
- Completion of a recognised Spinal Fellowship
Desirable criteria
- Previous Consultant Experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Ankur Saxena
- Job title
- Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spinal Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 206 5343
- Additional information
Visits available on request
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