Job summary
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant in Interventional Chronic Pain to join its expert multidisciplinary team. This substantive post offers a unique opportunity to deliver specialist care within a nationally renowned centre of excellence. The role involves leading outpatient clinics, performing interventional procedures, participating in MDTs, and contributing to departmental governance, teaching, and research. Additionally, there are anaesthetic sessions working alongside our highly specialised and skilled surgeons.
You will work closely with a dedicated team including fellows, nurse specialists, therapists, and pharmacists, supported by robust administrative infrastructure. We are looking for someone who is passionate about innovation, education, and improving patient outcomes in chronic pain management.
Main duties of the job
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic and dedicatedConsultant in Interventional Chronic Pain to join our team. Based across our Stanmore and Bolsover Street sites, you'll play a key role in delivering care to patients with complex neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.
You'll lead outpatient clinics, perform advanced procedures, and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings. There is no on-call commitment currently with this role. This role is supported by a skilled team--including fellows, nurse specialists, therapists, and pharmacists--you'll help shape the future of pain management at RNOH.
About us
At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:
- Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
- Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
- Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."
At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.
Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:
- 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
- A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
- Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare
At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Consultant in Interventional Chronic Pain at RNOH, you will deliver expert care to patients with complex neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. Your role includes leading outpatient clinics, performing advanced pain procedures, and contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings. Youll actively participate in departmental management, clinical governance, and service development.
Youll support teaching and training and engage in research and audit activities. The post includes Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) for education, appraisal, and quality improvement. With no on-call duties, youll have flexibility to focus on clinical excellence and innovation.
Based at Stanmore, supported by a skilled team of fellows, nurse specialists, therapists, and pharmacists. The Trust encourages involvement in private practice and offers access to state-of-the-art facilities and academic partnerships with UCL.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Consultant in Interventional Chronic Pain at RNOH, you will deliver expert care to patients with complex neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. Your role includes leading outpatient clinics, performing advanced pain procedures, and contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings. Youll actively participate in departmental management, clinical governance, and service development.
Youll support teaching and training and engage in research and audit activities. The post includes Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) for education, appraisal, and quality improvement. With no on-call duties, youll have flexibility to focus on clinical excellence and innovation.
Based at Stanmore, supported by a skilled team of fellows, nurse specialists, therapists, and pharmacists. The Trust encourages involvement in private practice and offers access to state-of-the-art facilities and academic partnerships with UCL.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Understands and committed to Trust values (PETE): oPatients first always Excellence in all we do oTrust, honesty and respect for each other oEquality for all
Education, qualification and training
Essential
- Basic medical qualifications - MBBS or equivalent
- Specialist fellowship in pain management
- Full GMC registration
- Management experience - e.g. rota/leave coordinator
- Evidence of undertaking research activities
Desirable
- Entry on the GMC specialist register with CCT or equivalent (proposed CCT/CESR date must be within 6 months of interview)
Quality Improvement
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of Quality Improvement (QI) methodology / audit / service improvement work
Skills
Essential
- Competent in all aspects of skills appropriate to the role.
- Computer literacy/IT skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively supervise junior medical staff
- Track record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Understanding of wellbeing
Desirable
- Experience in effectively delivering training / teaching nursing and medical staff
- Experience in conflict management and able to motivate colleagues (medical and non-medical)
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Evidence of understanding the importance of GMC good medical practice and appraisal and revalidation.
Desirable
- Consultant role in ensuring patient safety.
Other requirements
Essential
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
- Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- Commitment to own continued professional development and that of others
- Highly organised, self -motivated, track record of achievement
- Understanding and involvement in service development
- Demonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Understands and committed to Trust values (PETE): oPatients first always Excellence in all we do oTrust, honesty and respect for each other oEquality for all
Education, qualification and training
Essential
- Basic medical qualifications - MBBS or equivalent
- Specialist fellowship in pain management
- Full GMC registration
- Management experience - e.g. rota/leave coordinator
- Evidence of undertaking research activities
Desirable
- Entry on the GMC specialist register with CCT or equivalent (proposed CCT/CESR date must be within 6 months of interview)
Quality Improvement
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of Quality Improvement (QI) methodology / audit / service improvement work
Skills
Essential
- Competent in all aspects of skills appropriate to the role.
- Computer literacy/IT skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively supervise junior medical staff
- Track record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Understanding of wellbeing
Desirable
- Experience in effectively delivering training / teaching nursing and medical staff
- Experience in conflict management and able to motivate colleagues (medical and non-medical)
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Evidence of understanding the importance of GMC good medical practice and appraisal and revalidation.
Desirable
- Consultant role in ensuring patient safety.
Other requirements
Essential
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
- Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- Commitment to own continued professional development and that of others
- Highly organised, self -motivated, track record of achievement
- Understanding and involvement in service development
- Demonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices
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).
