Clinical Director - General and Colorectal Surgery CSU

Dear Colleagues,

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated colleagues to lead the General and Colorectal Surgery Clinical Service Unit across the NCA.

Both the Clinical Director and Deputy Clinical Director roles are currently vacant. These posts attract an SPA allocation of 4 PAs and 2 PAs respectively.

Colleagues do not need to work within General Surgery to be eligible to apply, and we would encourage any interested individuals to explore the opportunities.

If you would like an informal discussion about either role, please contact Catherine McMahon (Medical Director for Surgery) or Oliver Harrison (Deputy Medical Director for Surgery).

To discuss the roles informally:

Catherine.mcmahon@nca.nhs.ukOliver.harrison@nca.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

Please see job descriptions attached

Clinical Director and Deputy Clinical Director positions to be appointed

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 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.

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

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a session

per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

236-SUR-CD-01-L-26

Job locations

Northern Care Alliance (all)

Royal Oldham and Salford Royal

Northern Care Alliance - all sites

M6 8HD

United Kingdom

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 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

Shortlisting

Essential

• On the GMC specialist register

Desirable

• Previous leadership experience

Shortlisting

Essential

• Demonstrated track record of clinical leadership and service improvement

Desirable

• Qualifications in clinical leadership

Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

• On the GMC specialist register

Desirable

• Previous leadership experience

Shortlisting

Essential

• Demonstrated track record of clinical leadership and service improvement

Desirable

• Qualifications in clinical 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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern Care Alliance (all)

Royal Oldham and Salford Royal

Northern Care Alliance - all sites

M6 8HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern Care Alliance (all)

Royal Oldham and Salford Royal

Northern Care Alliance - all sites

M6 8HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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

Shortlisting

Essential

• On the GMC specialist register

Desirable

• Previous leadership experience

Shortlisting

Essential

• Demonstrated track record of clinical leadership and service improvement

Desirable

• Qualifications in clinical leadership