Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Chronic Pain Service as a Locum Consultant for 2 years.
The role will be based out of James Cook University Hospital with travel to satellite sites.
This post is for internal candidates to University Hospital Tees, If you are not currently working within the trust your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.
Main duties of the job
The job offers a 10 PA contract, which comprises of 8 direct clinical care (DCC) and can include up to a maximum of 2 supporting programme activities (SPA). If the confirmed job plan comes to the maximum 2 SPAs, then one of the SPA sessions can be taken off site. Extra DDC PAs may be available following consultation with the Clinical Director, depending on departmental and personal requirements.
About us
The Area
There is easy access to the coast, the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, the Pennines and Dales with an extensive range of recreational and cultural facilities in the immediate vicinity. The Cleveland Hills offer opportunities for a variety of outdoor pursuits and there is active support for the arts in the region, both at professional and amateur level, with a wide range of cultural events and activities available, which include theatre, ballet, opera and all types of music, as well as a variety of museums.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- FRCA and FFPMRCA or equivalent
- Relevant CCT or those on the specialist register through CESR or European Community Rights or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- MD or PhD
- Training in appraisal techniques
- Management training
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- oBroader knowledge of other acute postoperative and chronic pain conditions and therapies.
- oWilling to develop to play a lead role in the future of the pain service.
Desirable
- oEvidence of research
- oEvidence of leading service improvement or innovative service developments
- oEvidence of clinical audit
Experience
Essential
- Substantive experience of adult pain medicine.
- oWilling to develop to play a lead role in the future of the pain service.
Desirable
- oOther teaching skills/experience
- oKeen interest in education and promoting CPD to all members of staff within the sleep unit and wider clinical team
- oSuccess in obtaining funding for research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- FRCA and FFPMRCA or equivalent
- Relevant CCT or those on the specialist register through CESR or European Community Rights or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- MD or PhD
- Training in appraisal techniques
- Management training
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- oBroader knowledge of other acute postoperative and chronic pain conditions and therapies.
- oWilling to develop to play a lead role in the future of the pain service.
Desirable
- oEvidence of research
- oEvidence of leading service improvement or innovative service developments
- oEvidence of clinical audit
Experience
Essential
- Substantive experience of adult pain medicine.
- oWilling to develop to play a lead role in the future of the pain service.
Desirable
- oOther teaching skills/experience
- oKeen interest in education and promoting CPD to all members of staff within the sleep unit and wider clinical team
- oSuccess in obtaining funding for research
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).
