GP wER Chronic Pain
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Job summary
Are you interested in working with a motivated innovative interdisciplinary team focusing on modern pain diagnostics and management?
Our newly developed pain team aim to refocus pain management using up to date evidence, maximising scope for recovery.
As a GP you'll be familiar with how biology, psychology and social/lifestyle factors all fit into clinical diagnoses. Pain Medicine has undergone a revolution in the last few years. Nociplasticity (maladaption in the nociceptive/sensory systems) is now known as a significant driver for pain. Understanding how the nervous system interacts with immunity, repair processes, cognitive systems, function & lifestyle factors, make pain medicine one of the most cutting-edge specialities currently.
We are looking for a General Practitioner with Extended Role (GPwER) in Pain Management to join our MDT and support people living with persistent / chronic pain in Wirral.
You will act as a source of clinical expertise on the management of persistent pain disorders, and providing an advisory service to patients, GPs, and Consultants within Wirral. You will facilitate successful partnership working and the delivery and development of high-quality pain management for patients.
If you'd like to know more about this work, and potentially being part of this team please get in touch.
Number of PAs is negotiable (up to 4.5)
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work together with the clinical team to develop the Chronic Pain service in liaison with professional and clinical colleagues in community and primary care.
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings provide an opportunity for peer support and education. The postholder will have a nominated lead who will provide mentorship and ensure appropriate support for the agreed scope of practice, The post holder will be encouraged to engage with clinicians from other disciplines.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Details
Date posted
02 August 2023
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£65,070 to £98,194 a year per annnum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
408-23-758
Job locations
Clatterbridge Hospital
Bebington
CH63 4JY
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Clatterbridge Hospital
Bebington
CH63 4JY
Employer's website
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