Job summary
Applications are invited for whole-time or part-time consultant in Pain Management. (Anaesthetic sessions may be available for suitable candidates)
We are seeking a highly trained individual for to join the specialised Pain Service which invites referrals from the wider geographical area.
Our specialist services within pain medicine include Paediatric Chronic Pain, Facial pain clinics, Pelvic pain clinics, combined clinics with Drug deaddiction Specialist, Sessions in LOROS for complex cancer pain and a successful Pain Management Programme. We liaise strongly with Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and the Clinical Programme Innovation Group (CPIG) to deliver the needs of our Primary care. An opportunity is also available to include Anaesthetic sessions for dual trained individuals
Most interventional treatments are offered, including pioneering work in ultrasound guided procedures, fluoroscopy guided procedures, and Botulinum Toxin therapy for Chronic Migraine headaches.
The work pattern offered is designed to give the appointee the best opportunity to develop their clinical and non-clinical interests whilst most effectively supporting the department. It is anticipated the holder of this post will progress to a substantive position, having developed expertise and leadership skills in their field of interest.
UHL is fully committed to continuing medical education for consultants.
Main duties of the job
To provide Locum Consultant cover for the Pain Management service within the UHL.
Deliver a high quality service, supporting the department with a positive attitude towards flexible working.
Supervise and train junior Pain medicine fellows and other medical staff from a range of specialties rotating through the service.
Work with the acute pain team to provide safe and effective postoperative analgesia to patients.
Take part in multidisciplinary case conferences.
Teaching Post-graduate and under-graduate, research and administration.
Work with the Clinical Governance team to enhance patient safety.
To work flexibly to help cover the workload of the CMG.
Support the development of the Pain service given it is one of the tertiary teaching hospitals within the region
About us
UHL is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, serving a regional, national, and international population. We serve the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and specialist services over a much wider area.
The successful applicant will be joining University Hospital's Leicester (UHL) at a time of major rebuild. The Government has announced that Leicester's Hospitals will be getting £450m of capital investment over the next 5 years to complete our investment and reconfiguration plans. The £450m programme includes two 'super' intensive care units with 100 beds in total, almost double the current number with modernised of wards, operating theatres and imaging facilities.
Interim reconfiguration of services is part of a major reconfiguration project that the University of Leicester NHS Trust is embarking over the next 5 years to enhance the quality of care we provide our patients. This presents an exciting opportunity to be part of the clinical leadership involved in the delivery of modern, efficient and well led services to the people of Leicester and the East Midlands.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a locum post based within the Clinical Management Group of Intensive care, Theatres, Anaesthesia, Pain Management and Sleep (ITAPS). The post is for a period of 12 months, starting as soon as practically possible.
The post offer the opportunity to work in the UHL specialised Pain service:
This role incorporates outpatient clinics, interventional treatments, MDT specialised clinics, acute pain, complex cancer pain and Pain management programme.
Key Tasks
To provide Consultant cover for the Pain Management service within the UHL.
Support the development of the Pain service given it is one of the tertiary teaching hospitals within the region.
Deliver a high quality service, supporting the department with a positive attitude towards flexible working.
Supervise and train junior Pain medicine fellows and other medical staff from a range of specialties rotating through the service.
Work with the acute pain team to provide safe and effective postoperative analgesia to patients.
Take part in multidisciplinary case conferences.
Teaching Post-graduate and under-graduate, research and administration.
Work with the Clinical Governance team to enhance patient safety.
To work flexibly to help cover the workload of the CMG.
Service Delivery & Development
To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs;
Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures;
Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally;
In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.
The post-holder is expected to respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers this might include investigations of incidents or complaints.
The post-holder is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups. The appointee will also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty. If appropriate the post-holder will be named in the contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.
Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences;
The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency program's appropriate to role.
Governance
Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory;
Patient/Customer Service
Support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
To promote new ways of working and coordinating care for patients in the community and to ensure that services are based on effective and integrated partnerships across the health community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a locum post based within the Clinical Management Group of Intensive care, Theatres, Anaesthesia, Pain Management and Sleep (ITAPS). The post is for a period of 12 months, starting as soon as practically possible.
The post offer the opportunity to work in the UHL specialised Pain service:
This role incorporates outpatient clinics, interventional treatments, MDT specialised clinics, acute pain, complex cancer pain and Pain management programme.
Key Tasks
To provide Consultant cover for the Pain Management service within the UHL.
Support the development of the Pain service given it is one of the tertiary teaching hospitals within the region.
Deliver a high quality service, supporting the department with a positive attitude towards flexible working.
Supervise and train junior Pain medicine fellows and other medical staff from a range of specialties rotating through the service.
Work with the acute pain team to provide safe and effective postoperative analgesia to patients.
Take part in multidisciplinary case conferences.
Teaching Post-graduate and under-graduate, research and administration.
Work with the Clinical Governance team to enhance patient safety.
To work flexibly to help cover the workload of the CMG.
Service Delivery & Development
To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs;
Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures;
Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally;
In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.
The post-holder is expected to respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers this might include investigations of incidents or complaints.
The post-holder is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups. The appointee will also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty. If appropriate the post-holder will be named in the contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.
Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences;
The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency program's appropriate to role.
Governance
Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory;
Patient/Customer Service
Support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
To promote new ways of working and coordinating care for patients in the community and to ensure that services are based on effective and integrated partnerships across the health community.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training in Anaesthesia or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
- FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
- MD or equivalent
- FFRPMRCA or equivalent
- Current ALS certification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Fully trained in Pain Medicine
Desirable
- Desire to further develop the post and service supplied and shows commitment to this cause.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation.
- Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills.
Desirable
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities
Desirable
- Awareness of Service Development issues
Teaching skills
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
- Evidence of training for teaching and teaching efficacy
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment in specialty interest
Research & Audit
Essential
- Related training and research interests
- Experience in and commitment to medical audit.
Desirable
- Published research in a relevant field
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment in specialty interest
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training in Anaesthesia or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
- FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
- MD or equivalent
- FFRPMRCA or equivalent
- Current ALS certification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Fully trained in Pain Medicine
Desirable
- Desire to further develop the post and service supplied and shows commitment to this cause.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation.
- Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills.
Desirable
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities
Desirable
- Awareness of Service Development issues
Teaching skills
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
- Evidence of training for teaching and teaching efficacy
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment in specialty interest
Research & Audit
Essential
- Related training and research interests
- Experience in and commitment to medical audit.
Desirable
- Published research in a relevant field
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment in specialty interest
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).
