Job summary
Consultant in Pain Management and Acute Pain Lead
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic colleague to work in Chronic Pain in a multidisciplinary team of Consultants, Nurses, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Admin colleagues.
The role also includes leading the In-patient Acute Pain Service working with a team of Specialist Nurses.
An unaesthetic theatre session is included in the job plan which will enable the postholder to maintain their skills and competencies in the anaesthetic management of patients.
Royal College approved
Main duties of the job
The postholder will provide clinical input (a mix of inpatient ward rounds, outpatient clinics and theatre sessions) to both the acute in-patient service and the chronic pain management service (detailed timetable to be agreed with the postholder).
About us
The East Lancashire Chronic Pain Management Service is an integral part of the wider Integrated MSK, Pain and Rheuamtology Service (IMPReS). It is a specialized multidisciplinary service for adults who have longstanding pain, aiming to improve quality of life through a range of evidence- based approaches.
The Inpatient Acute Pain Service provides a comprehensive pain service to all surgical specialties in the Trust. These include major vascular, maxillo-facial, ENT, orthopedic (including paediatric orthopedic) cases; colo-rectal cancer (incorporating an enhanced recovery and CPEX-testing programme) and tertiary hepato-biliary surgery; as well as major gynecological cases; and ophthalmic and dental surgery.
At the Royal Blackburn Hospital there is a 40 -bedded critical care and post -operative care unit. In addition, there is a 24-hour outreach service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will facilitate the provision of care to chronic and acute pain patients and leadership for the inpatient acute pain service. The work split will be approximately 6.5 sessions for chronic pain management and 3.5 sessions for the inpatient acute pain service. The latter includes an anaesthetic theatre session. The job plan includes 1.5 SPA.
Please see job description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will facilitate the provision of care to chronic and acute pain patients and leadership for the inpatient acute pain service. The work split will be approximately 6.5 sessions for chronic pain management and 3.5 sessions for the inpatient acute pain service. The latter includes an anaesthetic theatre session. The job plan includes 1.5 SPA.
Please see job description for full details
Person Specification
Educational & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- oFull registration with General Medical Council
- oFRCA or equivalent (included on the GMC's Specialist Register in Anesthetics).
- oClinical Experience and training equivalent to Advanced Specialist Training in Pain Medicine
- oACLS / ALS
Desirable
- MSc or MD or PhD
- Management training Course
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills including community care and Hospital based practice
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written and good networking skills
- Ability to motivate, inspire and support a multiprofessional team, and to be able to work effectively and sensitively within it.
- Ability to demonstrate a sensitivity to the needs of a multi-cultural community
- Ability to work constructively with other agencies
- Evidence of service developments and administrative skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibilities as appropriate and to supervise staff
- Membership of the British Pain Society
Desirable
- oMembership of other appropriate post graduate societies
Knowledge and research
Essential
- Awareness of changes in NHS organisation and work patterns
Desirable
- Knowledge of principles of resource and budget management
- Research Experience
Education and training
Essential
- Experience in teaching under graduates, post graduates, nurses and professions allied to medicine
- Experience of clinical audit, Quality Improvement and understanding of the process
Desirable
- Clinical/Educational Supervision competent
- Teaching the teachers course or equivalent
Other requirements
Essential
- Comply with GMC's Good Medical Practice
- Full Driving License
Desirable
- Experience of managing / developing clinical services
Person Specification
Educational & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- oFull registration with General Medical Council
- oFRCA or equivalent (included on the GMC's Specialist Register in Anesthetics).
- oClinical Experience and training equivalent to Advanced Specialist Training in Pain Medicine
- oACLS / ALS
Desirable
- MSc or MD or PhD
- Management training Course
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills including community care and Hospital based practice
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written and good networking skills
- Ability to motivate, inspire and support a multiprofessional team, and to be able to work effectively and sensitively within it.
- Ability to demonstrate a sensitivity to the needs of a multi-cultural community
- Ability to work constructively with other agencies
- Evidence of service developments and administrative skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibilities as appropriate and to supervise staff
- Membership of the British Pain Society
Desirable
- oMembership of other appropriate post graduate societies
Knowledge and research
Essential
- Awareness of changes in NHS organisation and work patterns
Desirable
- Knowledge of principles of resource and budget management
- Research Experience
Education and training
Essential
- Experience in teaching under graduates, post graduates, nurses and professions allied to medicine
- Experience of clinical audit, Quality Improvement and understanding of the process
Desirable
- Clinical/Educational Supervision competent
- Teaching the teachers course or equivalent
Other requirements
Essential
- Comply with GMC's Good Medical Practice
- Full Driving License
Desirable
- Experience of managing / developing clinical services
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).
