Consultant in Anaesthetics and Pain Medicine

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We wish to appoint a new substantive Consultant Anaesthetist with a sub speciality interest in Pain Medicine. As a busy District General Hospital with a wide range of services we are keen to appoint an enthusiastic consultant who is able to contribute to all areas of DGH hospital anaesthetic and pain practice. Experience and expertise in Pain medicine is essential. Other skills in teaching, management and leadership would also be attractive. Other interests are encouraged and effort will be made to accommodate them within the job plan, subject to annual job plan review and appraisal.

The simulation date will be 16th October 2024 and the Interview date will be 31st October 2024.

Main duties of the job

There is an expectation that the successful candidate will work flexibly with colleagues to ensure the maintenance of a continuing high quality service in Anaesthetics, while supporting the delivery of both inpatient and outpatient pain services. The post holder will work to enhance the department's profile through teaching and education.

About us

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006 and was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority. The Trust is Reading's biggest employer and may form the central hospital for one of the country's new medical schools.General informationBerkshire is a most attractive and historic county, intimately connected with the River Thames and with a flourishing and expanding population. It is well served by excellent transport links with close proximity to the M4 motorway and Heathrow airport and rapid rail services with a train journey to Paddington taking less than 30 minutes and Crossrail opening shortly. Oxford is 40 minutes away by car. There is a range of excellent local state and private schools. The Trust has been recognised nationally with a variety of awards

Date posted

23 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-CON219PCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full details in the job description.

If you would like to speak to the team please contact

Ram Dhotarkar - Consultant in Anaesthetics and Pain Medicine

ram.dhotarkar@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

Harriet Wilkinson - Clinical lead for Pain Management

harriet.wilkinson@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

Claire Mullis - Directorate Manager for Pain Management

claire.mullis@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full details in the job description.

If you would like to speak to the team please contact

Ram Dhotarkar - Consultant in Anaesthetics and Pain Medicine

ram.dhotarkar@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

Harriet Wilkinson - Clinical lead for Pain Management

harriet.wilkinson@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

Claire Mullis - Directorate Manager for Pain Management

claire.mullis@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration
FRCA or equivalent qualification
Within 6 months of CCT in Anaesthesia at interview date
Membership of the Royal College of Anaesthetists of the United Kingdom or equivalent
Current Advanced Life Support training

Desirable

FFPMRCA or equivalent qualification
Higher degree or other relevant qualifications related to anaesthetic practice

Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Fully trained in Anaesthesia - Level of training equivalent to that required to obtain a CCT in Anaesthesia in the UK as defined by the RCoA
Higher or advanced training in Pain Medicine
Excellent clinical knowledge of aspects of relevant anaesthesia practice and patient care

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration
FRCA or equivalent qualification
Within 6 months of CCT in Anaesthesia at interview date
Membership of the Royal College of Anaesthetists of the United Kingdom or equivalent
Current Advanced Life Support training

Desirable

FFPMRCA or equivalent qualification
Higher degree or other relevant qualifications related to anaesthetic practice

Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Fully trained in Anaesthesia - Level of training equivalent to that required to obtain a CCT in Anaesthesia in the UK as defined by the RCoA
Higher or advanced training in Pain Medicine
Excellent clinical knowledge of aspects of relevant anaesthesia practice and patient care

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.

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