Job summary
We are looking to appoint a colleague to join our vibrant multi-disciplinary Pain Management and Anaesthetics Team. The post offers the opportunity to combine Pain Medicine with daytime sessions in Anaesthesia.
All team members are involved in multidisciplinary assessment of patients referred into the service and these assessments support patients who may be appropriate for an intervention to ensure that only those who will benefit are listed for interventions. It is envisaged that the post holder will take part in such assessments.
The Service runs a Pain Management Programme using the Acceptance and Commitment model of care. It is nine weeks long and runs three times per year with approximately twelve patients.
For interventional work, there is access to ultrasound, fluoroscopy and radio frequency equipment. Provisions will be made on the job plan to be able to undertake needle interventional work on a regular basis.
We also run an Early Intervention Service aiming at offering patients a multi-disciplinary assessment if onset of pain is within the last twelve months. This Service draws additional resources to those listed above.
Pain Consultants across North Wales meet regularly to offer support both clinically and with potential service developments.
New research projects, clinical trials are actively encouraged within our trust, and there will be ample opportunity to get started with these.
Main duties of the job
Your Line manager will be the Lead Clinician of the Anaesthetics Department.
You would be expected to contribute to clinical and educational activities within the Department and to assist in the supervision and teaching of the Departments Resident Doctors
To contribute, to local clinical governance activities including quality improvement projects, clinical audit and clinical risk initiatives.
You will be expected to participate in an Annual Appraisal and work towards Revalidation as guided by the GMC. SPA time is allocated for this and the Health Board uses a computer based system for the Appraisal process.
You will be required to co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services.
Subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service you will be expected to observe policies and procedures of the Health Board, drawn up in consultation with the profession where they involve clinical matters.
You will be expected to pursue local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures in the management of employees of the Health Board.
About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.
Please contact Dr Archana Awsare via:
Joanne.hughes5@wales.nhs.uk
03000 847825
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.
Please contact Dr Archana Awsare via:
Joanne.hughes5@wales.nhs.uk
03000 847825
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the date of interview
- FRCA or equivalent Diploma
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in anaesthesia
- Minimum of 1 year worked within NHS
- Completion of the Pain Medicine Special Interest Area (SIA) according to the 2021 Curriculum or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc)
- Fellow of Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FFPMRCA)
- Post-Graduate Prizes
- Defined leadership qualifications or experience
Clinical Skills and Training
Essential
- Higher training general, urological and gynaecological surgery
- Higher training in Orthopaedic Anaesthesia including Regional Anaesthesia
- Higher training in obstetric anaesthesia
- Higher training in sedation & non-theatre
- Higher training in paediatric anaesthesia with a minimum of 6 months experience
- Demonstrable achievement of the required specialist competencies, whether through CCT, the Portfolio Pathway or an equivalent recognised pathway
- APLS, ALS and ATLS provider (or equivalent)
- Experience of chronic pain management including interventional procedures
- Clinical expertise in Pain Medicine including Multidisciplinary chronic pain management and chronic pain out-patient clinics
- Ability to perform invasive CPM treatments
Desirable
- Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisor
- Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues
Desirable
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor
- Extensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching.
- Formal Educational Qualification
- Life support course instructor
Clinical governance
Essential
- Active consistent engagement with clinical audit
- Regular commitment to continuing and relevant medical education
- Evidence of reflective practice
- Clear understanding of NHS management structures
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care
- Evidence of leadership in anaesthesia
- Significant involvement in clinical research
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
- Publications in peer reviewed journal
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Commitment to team working
- Leadership qualities
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Flexibility in a changing work environment
- Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues
- Be able to return to the hospital in 30 minutes in an emergency
- Able to prioritise clinical need.
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team. communicates effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, nurses, and allied health professionals
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the date of interview
- FRCA or equivalent Diploma
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in anaesthesia
- Minimum of 1 year worked within NHS
- Completion of the Pain Medicine Special Interest Area (SIA) according to the 2021 Curriculum or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc)
- Fellow of Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FFPMRCA)
- Post-Graduate Prizes
- Defined leadership qualifications or experience
Clinical Skills and Training
Essential
- Higher training general, urological and gynaecological surgery
- Higher training in Orthopaedic Anaesthesia including Regional Anaesthesia
- Higher training in obstetric anaesthesia
- Higher training in sedation & non-theatre
- Higher training in paediatric anaesthesia with a minimum of 6 months experience
- Demonstrable achievement of the required specialist competencies, whether through CCT, the Portfolio Pathway or an equivalent recognised pathway
- APLS, ALS and ATLS provider (or equivalent)
- Experience of chronic pain management including interventional procedures
- Clinical expertise in Pain Medicine including Multidisciplinary chronic pain management and chronic pain out-patient clinics
- Ability to perform invasive CPM treatments
Desirable
- Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisor
- Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues
Desirable
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor
- Extensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching.
- Formal Educational Qualification
- Life support course instructor
Clinical governance
Essential
- Active consistent engagement with clinical audit
- Regular commitment to continuing and relevant medical education
- Evidence of reflective practice
- Clear understanding of NHS management structures
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care
- Evidence of leadership in anaesthesia
- Significant involvement in clinical research
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
- Publications in peer reviewed journal
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Commitment to team working
- Leadership qualities
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Flexibility in a changing work environment
- Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues
- Be able to return to the hospital in 30 minutes in an emergency
- Able to prioritise clinical need.
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team. communicates effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, nurses, and allied health professionals
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.
Desirable
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).
