Job summary
We are seeking to recruit one Substantive Pain Consultant to join our Pain Management Centre situated in Charing Cross Hospital. These post-holders will join a supportive and positive department with an excellent reputation for clinical care and teaching. You will join our team who are dedicated to improve sustained pain relief and promote public health. The post is predominantly Pain but there can be an Anaesthetic component.
Main duties of the job
The post will attract 10 PA per week for a whole-time contract - 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA.
8.5 PA per week of clinical related activities including pain management, MDT meetings and the possibility to support Anaesthetics and/or Acute Pain Management.
1.5 PA per week of Supporting Professional Activities - including audit, clinical governance, teaching, research, educational supervision of junior staff and CPD.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details. Example job plans are available there and sessions can be swapped for acute pain rounds depending on the candidates preference.
The anaesthetic sessions can be converted to full time Pain Clinic sessions or a suitable job plan can be discussed with the Lead Clinician and Clinical Director to suit your needs and that of the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details. Example job plans are available there and sessions can be swapped for acute pain rounds depending on the candidates preference.
The anaesthetic sessions can be converted to full time Pain Clinic sessions or a suitable job plan can be discussed with the Lead Clinician and Clinical Director to suit your needs and that of the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC specialist registration or within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register in anaesthesia in approved training post
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent
- Achieved the competencies of 12 months advanced Pain training, as per RCOA guidelines or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- General training in Anaesthesia to stage 3 or equivalent and to specialist level in pain management or equivalent
- Evidence of experience working in a Multidisciplinary chronic pain management setting
- Evidence of minimum 6 months' work in the NHS
Leadership/ Management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Experience of working in a team and developing service improvement strategies
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates / postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Committed to monitoring and improving clinical quality
- Committed to building a clinical practice that is evidence based
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC specialist registration or within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register in anaesthesia in approved training post
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent
- Achieved the competencies of 12 months advanced Pain training, as per RCOA guidelines or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- General training in Anaesthesia to stage 3 or equivalent and to specialist level in pain management or equivalent
- Evidence of experience working in a Multidisciplinary chronic pain management setting
- Evidence of minimum 6 months' work in the NHS
Leadership/ Management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Experience of working in a team and developing service improvement strategies
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates / postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Committed to monitoring and improving clinical quality
- Committed to building a clinical practice that is evidence based
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
