Job summary
We are excited to invite applications for the post of Consultant Anaesthetist with a specialist interest in pain management at Kingston Hospital NHS foundation Trust. We are a friendly and dynamic department with over 30 consultants, 5 of whom have a special interest in Chronic Pain management.
Kingston Hospital Pain Clinic is a well-established team of Consultants, Psychologists and Physiotherapists. We have an Acupuncturist, 2 Pain Specialist Nurses and an Alexander Technique Teacher as well as a dedicated Administrative Team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for highly motivated individual with a special interest in chronic pain to join our thriving department. You should have completed advanced training in Chronic Pain management and preferably passed FFPMRCA or equivalent in Pain Medicine. We would like to see strong evidence of involvement in quality improvement projects and research, to support the department in these areas. Involvement in teaching and training, is also highly desirable.
About us
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.
JD is with Royal College of Anaesthetists for the approval.
AAC date: 10th December 2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the Job Description and Personal Specification please review the attached.
Applicants are invited and encouraged to contact one of the following to discuss the job in more detail:
Dr Prabhu Gandhimani, Lead for Chronic Pain prabhu.gandhimani@nhs.net
Jo Glynn Lead for Anaesthetics
Appointments can be arranged by contacting Ann OToole or Robyn Hollins, Office Administrators, on 020 8934 2272/4.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the Job Description and Personal Specification please review the attached.
Applicants are invited and encouraged to contact one of the following to discuss the job in more detail:
Dr Prabhu Gandhimani, Lead for Chronic Pain prabhu.gandhimani@nhs.net
Jo Glynn Lead for Anaesthetics
Appointments can be arranged by contacting Ann OToole or Robyn Hollins, Office Administrators, on 020 8934 2272/4.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (or eligibility to obtain).
- FRCA or equivalent
- CCT in Anaesthesia and on GMC's Specialist Register; or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
- Achieved competencies of RCoA advanced pain training or equivalent
Desirable
- D/FFPMRCA or equivalent in pain medicine
- Competency in regional anaesthesia
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Current wide range of experience in Chronic pain
- Expertise in interventional pain medicine
Desirable
- Advanced airway management skills
Experience in Teaching
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
Desirable
- Completed "Train the Trainers" course or equivalent
Experience in Audit
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Relevant publication in peer-reviewed journals
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
Desirable
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience in Research
Essential
- Ability to critically appraise research papers and apply to clinical practice
Desirable
- Relevant publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (or eligibility to obtain).
- FRCA or equivalent
- CCT in Anaesthesia and on GMC's Specialist Register; or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
- Achieved competencies of RCoA advanced pain training or equivalent
Desirable
- D/FFPMRCA or equivalent in pain medicine
- Competency in regional anaesthesia
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Current wide range of experience in Chronic pain
- Expertise in interventional pain medicine
Desirable
- Advanced airway management skills
Experience in Teaching
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
Desirable
- Completed "Train the Trainers" course or equivalent
Experience in Audit
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Relevant publication in peer-reviewed journals
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
Desirable
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience in Research
Essential
- Ability to critically appraise research papers and apply to clinical practice
Desirable
- Relevant publication in peer-reviewed journals.
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).
