Consultant in Pain Management and Acute Pain Lead

Job title:

Consultant in Pain Management and Acute Pain Lead

Company

NHS

Job description

Consultant in Pain Management and Acute Pain LeadWe 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 approvedMain duties of the jobThe 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 usThe 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.Date posted03 September 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalaryDepending on experience Dependant on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number435-MQ93-24-AJob locationsBurnley General HospitalCasterton AvenueBurnleyBB10 2PQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThis 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 descriptionJob responsibilitiesThis 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 detailsPerson SpecificationEducational & Professional QualificationsEssential

• 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 abilitiesEssential

• 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 researchEssential

• Awareness of changes in NHS organisation and work patterns

Desirable

• Knowledge of principles of resource and budget management
• Research Experience

Education and trainingEssential

• 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 requirementsEssential

• Comply with GMC’s Good Medical Practice
• Full Driving License

Desirable

• Experience of managing / developing clinical services

Person SpecificationEducational & Professional QualificationsEssential

• 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 abilitiesEssential

• 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 researchEssential

• Awareness of changes in NHS organisation and work patterns

Desirable

• Knowledge of principles of resource and budget management
• Research Experience

Education and trainingEssential

• 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 requirementsEssential

• Comply with GMC’s Good Medical Practice
• Full Driving License

Desirable

• Experience of managing / developing clinical services

Expected salary

Location

Burnley, Lancashire

Job date

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 07:02:43 GMT

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