Job summary
This
is a 40 hour per week appointment for a Fellow in Pain and Neuromodulation.
This post will be available from August 2025.
This is for a period of 6 months extendable to further 6 months
maximum.
This
post will be based at multiple locations (Leeds General Infirmary, Wharfedale
and St James Hospital).
Applicants
should have established skills in managing chronic pain patients. Excellent communication and team working
skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are
essential.
The
PAIN team consists of 5 Consultants in Pain Medicine, 2 Psychologist, 6
Specialist nurses. 2 research nurses and a pharmacist. There are MDT clinics
with spinal surgical team and Palliative care. We see approximately 1500 new
patients per year.
We
are looking for a Post CCT or equivalent doctor with an advanced pain
training, who is looking to enhance their experience in Neuromodulation. PAIN
does approximately 180 spinal column stimulations and 10-12 intrathecal pumps
a year. We currently do most of the available technologies in
neurostimulation.
Prospective
applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital which can be arranged by
contacting:
Dr
G Baranidharan Consultant in
Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine Tel: 0113 3922075
Main duties of the job
To
work with Chronic Pain Management colleagues in the provision of a
comprehensive and high standard of service in chronic pain management at the
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
To
develop and/or consolidate expertise in Pain Medicine and neuromodulation.
The
post will provide comprehensive experience in Neuromodulation
To
maintain and expand the excellence of teaching, audit and research already
established within LTHT.
To
support service plans for the Pain Management in relation to changes in
clinical practice and new technologies.
To
participate in Clinical Governance and appraisal.
About us
The
Fellow will be attached to a large multi-professional Chronic Pain Management
Service and will have no on-call duties. The post is based within the Chronic
Pain Management Department that sees 1500 new outpatients annually. The
successful applicant will join an existing team of 5 Consultants in Pain
Medicine, 2 clinical psychologists, 1 pharmacist, 6 specialist
nurses
and 3 research nurses. PAIN has a research team with good links to the
University. We currently under take research in both drug and device studies.
The research team has a Fulltime Project Manager / Lead research Nurse, Non
clinical Research Manager, less than full time Neuromodulation Research Nurse
and 2 administrators
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
INFORMATION
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
This
is a full-time post with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) for a
period
of six months (with a possible extension of a further six months). The Fellow
will
be attached to a large multi-professional Chronic Pain Management Service
and
will have no on-call duties.
The
post is based within the Chronic Pain Management Department that sees 1500
new
outpatients annually. The successful applicant will join an existing team of
5
Consultants
in Pain Medicine, 2 clinical psychologists, 1 pharmacist, 6 specialist
nurses
and 3 research nurses.
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
Dr
G Baranidharan Consultant and
Clinical Lead in Pain Medicine
Dr
S Black Consultant in
Pain management
Dr
C Montgomery Consultant in Pain
management
Dr
J Titterington Consultant in
Pain management
Dr
A Whelan Consultant in
Pain management
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Please
see Person Specification
The
appointee must have completed pain medicine training and should be able to
provide basic pain medicine clinics and interventions.
The
appointee must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and
competence in Pain Medicine.
The
appointee must have FRCA (or other equivalent) and have full registration
with the General Medical Council.
The
appointee must have or be working towards FFPMRCA or equivalent.
Applicants
must provide information regarding their status from the GMC and/or relevant
Royal College at the time of application, so that their application can be
considered.
DUTIES
OF THE POST
To
work with Chronic Pain Management colleagues in the provision of a
comprehensive and high standard of service in chronic pain management at the
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
To
develop and/or consolidate expertise in Pain Medicine and neuromodulation.
The
post will provide comprehensive experience in Neuromodulation
To
maintain and expand the excellence of teaching, audit and research already
established within LTHT.
To
support service plans for the Pain Management in relation to changes in
clinical practice and new technologies.
To
participate in Clinical Governance and appraisal.
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
Speciality
Registrar level.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
The
Trust as a Teaching hospital recognises the importance of links with the
University of Leeds School of Medicine for the Undergraduate teaching and all
medical staff are expected to provide an appropriate contribution to the
undergraduate teaching programme. The precise details of the contribution to
teaching will be discussed with the appointee after taking up post.
The
appointee will be expected to contribute to Audit meetings, mortality and
morbidity meetings and application of agreed clinical guidelines.
And
for this to be included in allocated time in the individuals job plan as a
supporting programmed activity (or part of one). It would be expected that the time
allocated for this would include attendance at the relevant departmental
audit meeting(s) and that such attendance would be recorded (in accordance
with the Trusts clinical audit policy).
In
the discharge of these responsibilities the appointee will be expected to
maintain and update his/her skills and knowledge through appropriate
continuing medical education.
Job description
Job responsibilities
INFORMATION
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
This
is a full-time post with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) for a
period
of six months (with a possible extension of a further six months). The Fellow
will
be attached to a large multi-professional Chronic Pain Management Service
and
will have no on-call duties.
The
post is based within the Chronic Pain Management Department that sees 1500
new
outpatients annually. The successful applicant will join an existing team of
5
Consultants
in Pain Medicine, 2 clinical psychologists, 1 pharmacist, 6 specialist
nurses
and 3 research nurses.
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
Dr
G Baranidharan Consultant and
Clinical Lead in Pain Medicine
Dr
S Black Consultant in
Pain management
Dr
C Montgomery Consultant in Pain
management
Dr
J Titterington Consultant in
Pain management
Dr
A Whelan Consultant in
Pain management
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Please
see Person Specification
The
appointee must have completed pain medicine training and should be able to
provide basic pain medicine clinics and interventions.
The
appointee must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and
competence in Pain Medicine.
The
appointee must have FRCA (or other equivalent) and have full registration
with the General Medical Council.
The
appointee must have or be working towards FFPMRCA or equivalent.
Applicants
must provide information regarding their status from the GMC and/or relevant
Royal College at the time of application, so that their application can be
considered.
DUTIES
OF THE POST
To
work with Chronic Pain Management colleagues in the provision of a
comprehensive and high standard of service in chronic pain management at the
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
To
develop and/or consolidate expertise in Pain Medicine and neuromodulation.
The
post will provide comprehensive experience in Neuromodulation
To
maintain and expand the excellence of teaching, audit and research already
established within LTHT.
To
support service plans for the Pain Management in relation to changes in
clinical practice and new technologies.
To
participate in Clinical Governance and appraisal.
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
Speciality
Registrar level.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
The
Trust as a Teaching hospital recognises the importance of links with the
University of Leeds School of Medicine for the Undergraduate teaching and all
medical staff are expected to provide an appropriate contribution to the
undergraduate teaching programme. The precise details of the contribution to
teaching will be discussed with the appointee after taking up post.
The
appointee will be expected to contribute to Audit meetings, mortality and
morbidity meetings and application of agreed clinical guidelines.
And
for this to be included in allocated time in the individuals job plan as a
supporting programmed activity (or part of one). It would be expected that the time
allocated for this would include attendance at the relevant departmental
audit meeting(s) and that such attendance would be recorded (in accordance
with the Trusts clinical audit policy).
In
the discharge of these responsibilities the appointee will be expected to
maintain and update his/her skills and knowledge through appropriate
continuing medical education.
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
Desirable
- Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity
- Successful completion of relevant skills course(s)
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which:
- Focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement
- Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching
- Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in delivering chronic Pain (non neuromodulation work)
- 12 months experience in Pain Medicine after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of achievement of competencies in Pain Medicine
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCA or equivalent post graduate qualification
Desirable
- FFPMRCA or equivalent pain Degree
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
Desirable
- Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity
- Successful completion of relevant skills course(s)
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which:
- Focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement
- Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching
- Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in delivering chronic Pain (non neuromodulation work)
- 12 months experience in Pain Medicine after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of achievement of competencies in Pain Medicine
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCA or equivalent post graduate qualification
Desirable
- FFPMRCA or equivalent pain Degree
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).
