Job summary
A post has become available within the department of Pain Medicine to start on 1st March 2025
This is a six month post CCT fellow post in pain medicine and neuromodulation, based at Bart's & The Royal London Hospitals. The post holder will be an employee of Barts Health and there may be future opportunities or requirements to work at one of the other hospitals in the Barts Health group.
This post would be suitable for a senior trainee (about to finish the training) or post CCT fellow to enhance their clinical experience and publications particularly in chronic pain and neuromodulation. The appointee must be able to work flexibly and be able to cover the service commitments provided for at Barts & The Royal London Hospitals. The post holder will have a mix of solo and supervised sessions to allow & gain confidence and develop clinical skills in the speciality. The post holder would participate in MDT clinics and gain clinical experience.
In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to continuing professional development by enhancing the CV.
This post has NO ON call commitment.
Applicants should possess full GMC registration, and either be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of receiving their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of interview.
Main duties of the job
The department would expect the fellow to work flexibly. However, the department will try to help the fellow to develop and maintain areas of clinical expertise with some regular clinical commitments.
The JD will be flexible and allow the appointee to gain clinical skills and independence in pain medicine and neuromodulation. This would be a mixture of solo and accompanied sessions pending the competencies.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
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 & Clinical Skills
Essential
- GMC Registration
- CCT in anaesthesia or, if in training, within 6 months of CCT
- FRCA or equivalent
- 12 months experience in pain medicine
Desirable
- Experience of UK Healthcare system
- FFPMRCA
Knowledge & Specialist Clinical Expertise
Essential
- Wide experience in aspects of pain medicine: outpatient & inpatient
- Competent in simple interventional techniques
- Experience in the perioperative care of patients including pain management
Desirable
- Experience of multidisciplinary pain team working
Training Expected & Management Experience
Essential
- Involvement in teaching undergraduates, junior medical staff, nurses and allied health professionals
Desirable
- ATLS, ALS, APLS or PALS instructor status
- Certificate of education
- Evidence of training in teaching skills
- Involvement in undergraduate education
Academic Achievements and Research
Essential
- Understands research methodology
- Actively encourages research with junior and other staff
Desirable
- Published or submitted research
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and intelligently in written & spoken English
- Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
- Ability to build strong and effective relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues
- Ability to gain confidence and trust
- Ability to cope with pressure and adapt to change
- Enthusiasm and approachability
Desirable
- Leadership skills appropriate to leading a multidisciplinary team
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 & Clinical Skills
Essential
- GMC Registration
- CCT in anaesthesia or, if in training, within 6 months of CCT
- FRCA or equivalent
- 12 months experience in pain medicine
Desirable
- Experience of UK Healthcare system
- FFPMRCA
Knowledge & Specialist Clinical Expertise
Essential
- Wide experience in aspects of pain medicine: outpatient & inpatient
- Competent in simple interventional techniques
- Experience in the perioperative care of patients including pain management
Desirable
- Experience of multidisciplinary pain team working
Training Expected & Management Experience
Essential
- Involvement in teaching undergraduates, junior medical staff, nurses and allied health professionals
Desirable
- ATLS, ALS, APLS or PALS instructor status
- Certificate of education
- Evidence of training in teaching skills
- Involvement in undergraduate education
Academic Achievements and Research
Essential
- Understands research methodology
- Actively encourages research with junior and other staff
Desirable
- Published or submitted research
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and intelligently in written & spoken English
- Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
- Ability to build strong and effective relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues
- Ability to gain confidence and trust
- Ability to cope with pressure and adapt to change
- Enthusiasm and approachability
Desirable
- Leadership skills appropriate to leading a multidisciplinary team
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).
