Job summary
We are seeking applications from excellent and dynamic individuals to the post of consultant anaesthetist with interest in pain management.
The successful candidate willjoin our pain management department as well as a team of 21 consultant anaesthetists and 18 Speciality Doctors in providing anaesthetic services at Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
This is a permanent post, based on a 10PA contract. The appointed consultant will have the option to take up to 2 additional PAs subject to agreement with the Clinical Director. The appointed consultants will join the general 1 in 16 on call rota.
The pain management duties of the post include: pain clinics, rounds, MDT and interventional pain theatre lists. The integrated pain team consists of consultants, specialist nurses and therapists, in addition to the administrative and secretarial support staff.
Southend Hospital is a thriving cancer treatment centre. Major complex urology (robotic assisted and laparoscopic), gynae-oncolgy, colorectal, and breast procedures form a large part of theatre work, in addition to orthopaedics & trauma, oral surgery, ENT, interventional pain and general surgery.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We look forward to your application.
Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We look forward to your application.
Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCA or equivalent
- Inclusion on the GMC's Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or eligibility for inclusion (or within 6 months of attainment at the time of interview).
Desirable
- FFPMRCA / DFPMRCA or equivalent
- Masters or equivalent
- MD or PhD
Experience
Essential
- Completion of higher training in anaesthesia (CCT or CESR)
- Possession of technical skills required for pain medicine
Desirable
- Chronic pain fellowship or completion of recognised advanced pain training
- Experience of working at consultant level
- UK experience
Other
Essential
- Good communication skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCA or equivalent
- Inclusion on the GMC's Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or eligibility for inclusion (or within 6 months of attainment at the time of interview).
Desirable
- FFPMRCA / DFPMRCA or equivalent
- Masters or equivalent
- MD or PhD
Experience
Essential
- Completion of higher training in anaesthesia (CCT or CESR)
- Possession of technical skills required for pain medicine
Desirable
- Chronic pain fellowship or completion of recognised advanced pain training
- Experience of working at consultant level
- UK experience
Other
Essential
- Good communication skills
Desirable
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).
