Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics / Pain Medicine
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
The job is a full-time post comprising 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) for a period of 6 months to cover a vacancy; this can commence with immediate effect. The post can be extended by a further 12 months subject to mutual agreement.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join the Anaesthetic Department and a multidisciplinary team providing an Outpatient / Chronic Pain service to the Frimley Health population (approximately 800,000 people).
The post comprises 10 programmed activities. 9PA will be dedicated to anaesthetic and pain medicine sessions in approximately 50:50 split, which may be worked flexibly through the week. The remaining 1PA will be allocated for supporting professional activities.
There is no on call commitment associated with this post.
Our anaesthetic department rates highly with trainees and with staff in the department as being a pleasant and supportive place to work. The multidisciplinary pain team comprises consultant doctors, a nurse consultant, specialist nurses, an extended scope physiotherapist, specialist physiotherapists, a pain fellow and psychologists. We are supported by an excellent admin team in both the anaesthetic office and the pain clinics.
The service is able to offer an holistic approach to pain management supported by multidisciplinary working that includes the provision of interventions, pharmacological management, physical therapy and pain management programs. As an Outpatient / Chronic Pain Service we work closely with our Inpatient / Acute Pain Services and the nursing team is integrated across the Trust.
About us
The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a Consultant's duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a Consultant's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It provides a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it includes personal objectives, including details of links to wider service objectives, and details of support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives. Changes having budgetary or contractual implications would also need the agreement of the chief executive. One half day per month is dedicated to audit and teaching during which time all routine work is suspended. All staff are expected to attend with the exception of those providing emergency care cover. The Directorate meeting is also held at this time. It is assumed that every member of the Department will play a full part in formal and informal teaching of medical and other staff and this is recognized as part of Supporting Professional Activities.
Date posted
09 February 2022
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£84,559 to £114,003 a year Pay point dependent on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
151-SCF001
Job locations
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Camberley
GU167UJ
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Camberley
GU167UJ
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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