Locum Consultant Anaesthetist, special interest in Pain Management

Job summary

We are excited to invite applications for the post of Locum Consultant Anaesthetist with a specialist interest in pain management at Kingston Hospital NHS foundation Trust. We are a friendly and dynamic department with over 30 consultants, 5 of whom have a special interest in Chronic Pain management.

Kingston Hospital Pain Clinic is a well-established team of Consultants, Psychologists and Physiotherapists. We have an Acupuncturist, 2 Pain Specialist Nurses and an Alexander Technique Teacher as well as a dedicated Administrative Team.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for highly motivated individual with a special interest in chronic pain to join our thriving department. You should have completed advanced training in Chronic Pain management and preferably passed FFPMRCA or equivalent in Pain Medicine. We would like to see strong evidence of involvement in quality improvement projects and research, to support the department in these areas. Involvement in teaching and training, is also highly desirable.

About us

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.

JD has been approved by the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

Interview date TBC - fixed term post 12 months.

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the Job Description and Personal Specification please review the attached.

Applicants are invited and encouraged to contact one of the following to discuss the job in more detail:

Mohamed Qureshi - Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics [email protected]

Appointments can be arranged by contacting Ann OToole or Robyn Hollins, Office Administrators, on 020 8934 2272/4.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration (or eligibility to obtain).
• FRCA or equivalent
• CCT in Anaesthesia and on GMC's Specialist Register; or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
• Achieved competencies of RCoA advanced pain training or equivalent

Desirable

• D/FFPMRCA or equivalent in pain medicine
• Competency in regional anaesthesia

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Current wide range of experience in Chronic pain
• Expertise in interventional pain medicine

Desirable

• Advanced airway management skills

Experience in Teaching

Essential

• Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.

Desirable

• Completed "Train the Trainers" course or equivalent

Experience in Audit

Essential

• Experience of clinical audit

Desirable

• Relevant publication in peer-reviewed journals

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.

Desirable

• Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Experience in Research

Essential

• Ability to critically appraise research papers and apply to clinical practice

Desirable

• Relevant publication in peer-reviewed journals.