Job summary
Chronic
Pain is part of the Division of Perioperative and Critical Care together with
Theatres, Pre-operative Assessment, Psychology, Sterile Services and ITU. The
Clinical Director is a permanent member of the management team for the Theatre
Division. Consultants have roles as
Clinical Leads in the constituent areas.
The
Chronic Pain team consists of pain specialists, psychologists and specialist
pharmacists. As well as outpatient commitments there is a responsibility, in
conjunction with the acute pain team, to review inpatients with complex chronic
pain issues on a referral basis.
The
role also includes cover of both elective and emergency anaesthetic work with
an on-call rota within Anaesthesia that covers both acute sites at a frequency
of 1:22.
Proposed interview date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To work under the
direction of the Clinical Directors to co-ordinate and deliver the strategic and
operational aspects of Chronic Pain provision to the population of South
Tyneside and Sunderland. These will
reflect National and Local priorities including the strategic direction of
South Tyneside and Sunderland Hospitals Trust and the Division of Perioperative
and Critical Care.
You are expected to be on the GMC
Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining your CCST in Anaesthesia
at the time of accepting the Post.
Consultant performance is monitored within the
Directorate and strong emphasis is given to personal career development, in-line with clinical governance. All consultants must comply with Trust policy
for revalidation and job planning.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work under the direction of the Clinical Directors to co-ordinate and deliver the strategic andoperational aspects of the Anaesthesia and Critical Care services across the region. These willreflect National and Local priorities including the strategic direction of South Tyneside andSunderland Hospitals Trust and the Division of Perioperative and Critical Care.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work under the direction of the Clinical Directors to co-ordinate and deliver the strategic andoperational aspects of the Anaesthesia and Critical Care services across the region. These willreflect National and Local priorities including the strategic direction of South Tyneside andSunderland Hospitals Trust and the Division of Perioperative and Critical Care.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates / post-graduates.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) for chronic pain including working alongside psychologists, physiotherapists and nurses.
Desirable
- Evidence skills required for general / trauma anaesthesia appropriate for the district general hospital population.
- Demonstrates the ability to organise and deliver management activity and training.
- Evidence of training / experience in ultrasound guided procedures / advanced interventions.
- Evidence of skills required for management of anaesthetic on-calls in busy district general hospital including Paediatrics / Obstetrics.
Qualifications
Essential
- Must hold FRCA or equivalent qualification.
- Hold a CCST / CESR and be on GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of being admitted to the GMC Specialist Register by interview date.
- Successful completion of 12 months of Advanced Pain Training as per RCOA guidelines.
Desirable
- Registration towards or hold FFPMRCA or equivalent such as ESRA- DPM, MSc in Pain Management.
- Certificate / Diploma / Degree in Education / Research.
Other
Essential
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrable evidence of good team working.
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements.
Desirable
- Evidence of any publications / significant interest in research and / or service quality improvement.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates / post-graduates.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) for chronic pain including working alongside psychologists, physiotherapists and nurses.
Desirable
- Evidence skills required for general / trauma anaesthesia appropriate for the district general hospital population.
- Demonstrates the ability to organise and deliver management activity and training.
- Evidence of training / experience in ultrasound guided procedures / advanced interventions.
- Evidence of skills required for management of anaesthetic on-calls in busy district general hospital including Paediatrics / Obstetrics.
Qualifications
Essential
- Must hold FRCA or equivalent qualification.
- Hold a CCST / CESR and be on GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of being admitted to the GMC Specialist Register by interview date.
- Successful completion of 12 months of Advanced Pain Training as per RCOA guidelines.
Desirable
- Registration towards or hold FFPMRCA or equivalent such as ESRA- DPM, MSc in Pain Management.
- Certificate / Diploma / Degree in Education / Research.
Other
Essential
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrable evidence of good team working.
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements.
Desirable
- Evidence of any publications / significant interest in research and / or service quality improvement.
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).
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