Job summary
This post offers the unique opportunity for a Specialist Doctor in Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation to work with our friendly and enthusiastic team at Barts Health NHS Trust highly specialised adult pain management service with a fully integrated neuromodulation unit. The pain service uses a clinical network model spanning across primary, secondary and tertiary care.
This is a versatile role working independently as pain medicine specialist in the community-based MSK pain clinics and pain intervention lists and assisting consultants in the neuromodulation operating list and multidisciplinary team (MDT) work. The postholder will also support the Neuromodulation Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in the programming and patient education clinics. This 80% part-time post is newly created to maintain the pain consultant-led MSK clinic and allow the neuromodulation service to expand its capacity. Our neuromodulation tertiary care centre is staffed by pain physicians, neurosurgeons, clinical nurse specialists, pain management psychologists, administrative staff and research staff.
The community-based MSK pain clinic in the London Borough of Newham is a long- established successful MDT service in collaboration with I-Health and other primary care MSK providers. Referrals by this clinic to secondary care for interventional pain management will form the majority of the postholder's injection lists at Barts Health to provide continuity of care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work independently in community pain clinics and attend MDT clinics.
The post holder must be competent in the full repertoire of pain management injections expected in GMC pain medicine credentials or after 12 months advanced pain medicine training. They will perform these interventions at Mile End Hospital and other operating suites at Barts Health.
Presence of two experienced operators facilitates safe and rapid surgery allowing maximum efficiency and through-put as part of good quality of care. The post holder will be expected to assist and operate in neuromodulation lists according to the case mix and their specialist skills.
Continuity of care and access to medical advice in the aftercare following implant i.e. to address any wound issues. Surgical troubleshooting and preparing patients who require replacement or revision of devices. Programming and activation of devices as needed. This will lead to increased patient satisfaction and early detection of post implant issues.
Collates and presents data on a monthly basis. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining National Neuromodulation Registry (NNR), a statutory requirement and part of GIRFT process. The post holder will also present a Complex Programming Clinic report for discussion allowing outcomes and standards to be measured prospectively.
About us
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Current GMC registration with license to practice
- Postgraduate medical or surgical qualification
Desirable
- FFPMRCA or equivalent
- PG Cert in Neuromodulation
Knowledge
Essential
- Competent and independent in pain assessment, diagnosis and management
- Expertise in spinal injections and peripheral nerve blocks
- An interest in neuromodulation
Desirable
- GMC credentials in Pain Medicine
- Experience in Neuromodulation
Training Expected
Essential
- Completion of at least 4 years fulltime postgraduate medical or surgical training of which 12 months dedicated to advanced pain medicine training
- Certified ILS or ALS
Desirable
- Experience in UK clinical practice
- Subspecialty training in neuromodulation or neurosurgery
Management/Audit Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical audit and/or research
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Evidence of academic work outside MBBS course
Desirable
- Prizes, MD (research)/ PhD
- Peer reviewed publications reflecting audit or research
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
- IT literate
Desirable
- Familiarity with databases/registries
Personal qualities
Essential
- Self motivated
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
- Reliable and dependable
Desirable
- Creative
- Adaptable
- Flexible
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Current GMC registration with license to practice
- Postgraduate medical or surgical qualification
Desirable
- FFPMRCA or equivalent
- PG Cert in Neuromodulation
Knowledge
Essential
- Competent and independent in pain assessment, diagnosis and management
- Expertise in spinal injections and peripheral nerve blocks
- An interest in neuromodulation
Desirable
- GMC credentials in Pain Medicine
- Experience in Neuromodulation
Training Expected
Essential
- Completion of at least 4 years fulltime postgraduate medical or surgical training of which 12 months dedicated to advanced pain medicine training
- Certified ILS or ALS
Desirable
- Experience in UK clinical practice
- Subspecialty training in neuromodulation or neurosurgery
Management/Audit Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical audit and/or research
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Evidence of academic work outside MBBS course
Desirable
- Prizes, MD (research)/ PhD
- Peer reviewed publications reflecting audit or research
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
- IT literate
Desirable
- Familiarity with databases/registries
Personal qualities
Essential
- Self motivated
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
- Reliable and dependable
Desirable
- Creative
- Adaptable
- Flexible
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.
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.
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).
