Job summary
Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust is delighted to invite applications for two Consultant Anaesthetist posts with a specialist interest in Pain Management service. These posts reflect our commitment to expanding and enhancing our pain services in line with rising demand and innovation. Applicants with either dual interests in Anaesthesia and Pain or those wishing to practice Pain Medicine exclusively are welcome to apply.
These roles offer a unique opportunity to contribute to a large, dynamic, and multidisciplinary team at one of the UK's most forward-thinking NHS trusts. Based primarily at the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) and the City Health Campus, the posts combine clinical excellence, innovation, and service development in an environment that fosters wellbeing, flexibility, and professional growth.
There are ample opportunities to develop personal interest in, amongst other things, management, governance, peri-operative medicine, service development and education and training. Our new hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, has been successfully running for nearly a year and hence the post holders must understand the ongoing changes within the trust service and be prepared to contribute actively to the process. "Sustainability" is at the heart of everything we do and have various project streams. New ideas and experience in this area will be highly welcomed.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the delivery and advancement of our expanding Pain Management Service. They will be responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based care to patients living with complex chronic pain conditions. Clinical duties will include running multidisciplinary team (MDT) pain clinics, performing interventional procedures under fluoroscopic and ultrasound guidance, and conducting virtual consultations as part of our modern, flexible care model. In addition to their pain management responsibilities, the appointee will undertake anaesthetic sessions tailored to their sub-specialty interests and aligned with service demands.
The postholder will be actively involved in shaping new and emerging services, such as the Medicine Optimization Management (MOM) clinic, Adolescent Pain Service, Pelvic Pain MDTs, and the SCAT (Spinal Cord Assessment & Treatment) clinic. T
Pain clinics are supported by a fully integrated MDT approach involving APPs, psychologists, physiotherapists, and nurse specialists, ensuring that patients receive holistic and personalised care. In addition to the clinical excellence demonstrated across all services, the department was recognised nationally as the BMJ Anaesthesia and Peri-operative Team of the Year, and our Critical Care Unit has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) -- one of only a handful of such services in the UK.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Dr Jay Susarla: Clinical Director Anaesthesia Critical Care and Pain Management: 0121 507 4343/3415
Jaysimha.susarla@nhs.net
Dr Ashok Das and Rebecca Pardoe: Subspecialty Lead Pain Management Service: 01215074343/3415
ashok.das@nhs.net
Rebecca.pardoe@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Dr Jay Susarla: Clinical Director Anaesthesia Critical Care and Pain Management: 0121 507 4343/3415
Jaysimha.susarla@nhs.net
Dr Ashok Das and Rebecca Pardoe: Subspecialty Lead Pain Management Service: 01215074343/3415
ashok.das@nhs.net
Rebecca.pardoe@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration & licence to practice.
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetist (FRCA) or equivalent
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Anaesthesia, (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview).
- Advanced Training in Pain Management (or evidence of equivalent experience)
- Obtained CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) or expected within 6 months from the date of interview
Desirable
- Additional Post Graduate Qualifications
Teaching and Training experience:
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
- Higher qualification in medical education
- Experience in Simulation Training
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Anaesthesia and Pain
- Skills and experience in Anaesthesia and Pain Management appropriate for a consultant in District general hospital including Paediatric resuscitation.
- Able to prioritise clinical need.
Desirable
- Experience in Inpatient Pain Management
- Advanced training in Regional Anaesthesia
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working and communication:
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team ommunicates effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, nurses, and allied health professionals
Desirable
- Evidence of patient and colleague feedback
Management, Leadership and Administrative Experience:
Essential
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
Desirable
- Defined leadership qualifications or experience
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit or QIPs
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience:
Essential
- An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives, and issues
Desirable
- Associate PI (or above) for ICM studies
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years or presentation of work at relevant professional meetings
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- Caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
- Flexible and adaptive attitude
- Punctual and reliable
Desirable
- Demonstrates initiative in personal practice.
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at a local level.
Other Requirements:
Essential
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives, and issues.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within a reasonable distance of MMUH
- Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration & licence to practice.
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetist (FRCA) or equivalent
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Anaesthesia, (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview).
- Advanced Training in Pain Management (or evidence of equivalent experience)
- Obtained CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) or expected within 6 months from the date of interview
Desirable
- Additional Post Graduate Qualifications
Teaching and Training experience:
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
- Higher qualification in medical education
- Experience in Simulation Training
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Anaesthesia and Pain
- Skills and experience in Anaesthesia and Pain Management appropriate for a consultant in District general hospital including Paediatric resuscitation.
- Able to prioritise clinical need.
Desirable
- Experience in Inpatient Pain Management
- Advanced training in Regional Anaesthesia
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working and communication:
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team ommunicates effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, nurses, and allied health professionals
Desirable
- Evidence of patient and colleague feedback
Management, Leadership and Administrative Experience:
Essential
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
Desirable
- Defined leadership qualifications or experience
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit or QIPs
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience:
Essential
- An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives, and issues
Desirable
- Associate PI (or above) for ICM studies
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years or presentation of work at relevant professional meetings
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- Caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
- Flexible and adaptive attitude
- Punctual and reliable
Desirable
- Demonstrates initiative in personal practice.
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at a local level.
Other Requirements:
Essential
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives, and issues.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within a reasonable distance of MMUH
- Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.
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).
