Job summary
The Pain Service at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is offering the opportunity for the correct candidate to be appointed to the substantive role of Consultant in Chronic Pain and Anaesthesia , including acute pain.
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 420,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care to a wider area covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
AAC Interview Date: 9th July 2025 - AM
Main duties of the job
The candidate will be expected to work across both sites depending on the needs of the service. The job plan will include 10 Programmed Activities with a 1 in 12 on call commitment, which will work out as 1:12 weekends and 1:3 fixed weekday, delivered at St Helier Hospital. The job plan will include 3.5 PAs in Chronic pain and 0.625 PA in acute pain. The job plan includes 1.5 SPA for core mandatory training/governance in pain and anaesthetic, with an additional 0.5 SPA for mentoring and guidance under a senior supervisor for 12 months. The successful candidate must be dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, always placing the patient first.
AAC Interview Date: 9th July 2025 - AM
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Epsom & St Helier Anaesthetic department is aligned with the St Georges Hospital teaching programme for medical students and the SW Thames School of Anaesthesia training programme. We have ACSA accreditation. There is a well-established simulation teaching programme which may give opportunities for suitably qualified applicants. We score highly each year in the national hip fracture database report and are one of the busiest 5 units in London.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Epsom & St Helier Anaesthetic department is aligned with the St Georges Hospital teaching programme for medical students and the SW Thames School of Anaesthesia training programme. We have ACSA accreditation. There is a well-established simulation teaching programme which may give opportunities for suitably qualified applicants. We score highly each year in the national hip fracture database report and are one of the busiest 5 units in London.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification registered with the GMC
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT/CE SR or equivalent Completion of 12 months
- Completion of 12 months of Pain SIA or equivalent
- EPALS / APLS training
Desirable
- FFPMRCA - Fellow of the Faculty of Pain Medicine Royal College of Anaesthetists
- Additional paeds/obs experience beyond Stage 3 experience
- Special interest in regional anaesthesia
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience of anaesthesia for elective, emergency surgery for patients of all ages
- Competent in doing pain injections/blocks
Desirable
- Advanced airway management skills
Management and Administrative
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior doctors
- nstructor status in ALS/ APLS / EPLS or other similar courses
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to contribute to change management
- Ability to critically review research
Desirable
- Demonstrate involvement in Audit
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to be flexible to meet the demands of the departmen
- Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification registered with the GMC
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT/CE SR or equivalent Completion of 12 months
- Completion of 12 months of Pain SIA or equivalent
- EPALS / APLS training
Desirable
- FFPMRCA - Fellow of the Faculty of Pain Medicine Royal College of Anaesthetists
- Additional paeds/obs experience beyond Stage 3 experience
- Special interest in regional anaesthesia
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience of anaesthesia for elective, emergency surgery for patients of all ages
- Competent in doing pain injections/blocks
Desirable
- Advanced airway management skills
Management and Administrative
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior doctors
- nstructor status in ALS/ APLS / EPLS or other similar courses
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to contribute to change management
- Ability to critically review research
Desirable
- Demonstrate involvement in Audit
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to be flexible to meet the demands of the departmen
- Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
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).
