Consultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthetics

Job overview

We are looking to appoint a colleague to join our vibrant multi-disciplinary Pain Management and Anaesthetics Team. The post offers the opportunity to combine Pain Medicine with daytime sessions in Anaesthesia.

All team members are involved in multidisciplinary assessment of patients referred into the service and these assessments support patients who may be appropriate for an intervention to ensure that only those who will benefit are listed for interventions. It is envisaged that the post holder will take part in such assessments.

The Service runs a Pain Management Programme using the Acceptance and Commitment model of care. It is nine weeks long and runs three times per year with approximately twelve patients.

For interventional work, there is access to ultrasound, fluoroscopy and radio frequency equipment. Provisions will be made on the job plan to be able to undertake needle interventional work on a regular basis.

We also run an Early Intervention Service aiming at offering patients a multi-disciplinary assessment if onset of pain is within the last twelve months. This Service draws additional resources to those listed above.

Pain Consultants across North Wales meet regularly to offer support both clinically and with potential service developments.

New research projects, clinical trials are actively encouraged within our trust, and there will be ample opportunity to get started with these.

Main duties of the job

Your Line manager will be the Lead Clinician of the Anaesthetics Department.

You would be expected to contribute to clinical and educational activities within the Department and to assist in the supervision and teaching of the Departments Resident Doctors

To contribute, to local clinical governance activities including quality improvement projects, clinical audit and clinical risk initiatives.

You will be expected to participate in an Annual Appraisal and work towards Revalidation as guided by the GMC. SPA time is allocated for this and the Health Board uses a computer based system for the Appraisal process.

You will be required to co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services.

Subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service you will be expected to observe policies and procedures of the Health Board, drawn up in consultation with the profession where they involve clinical matters.

You will be expected to pursue local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures in the management of employees of the Health Board.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.

Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.

Please contact Dr Archana Awsare via:

Joanne.hughes5@wales.nhs.uk

03000 847825

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable