Consultant in Anaesthetics with interest in Pain Management

Consultant in Anaesthetics with interest in Pain Management

Job description

Job overview

We are looking for outstanding Anaesthetists and pain specialists to join our team working across the Trust to deliver high quality multidisciplinary pain services.

Outpatient clinics and interventional sessions will be delivered in conjunction with established colleagues in the Trust from St Richards Hospital, Chichester.

Anaesthetic and inpatient pain sessions will be delivered from the same site with outpatient clinics undertaken at Bognor War Memorial Hospital, Sussex Community NHS Trust as part of their multidisciplinary team.

Our Anaesthetic department is dynamic and has an excellent reputation for teaching, research and innovation for the benefit of our population.







The successful applicants will have the opportunity to hone and expand their clinical skills in addition to developing services within University Hospitals Sussex and our partner organisations.

Anaesthetic sessions will form part of the generalist anaesthetic service delivery and can be tailored to the interests of the successful applicant.

Main duties of the job

Outpatient pain activities are based out of Bognor War Memorial Hospital. The Pain service sits within the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust and delivers multidisciplinary services including physiotherapy, psychology and clinical specialist nurse input.

Anaesthetic services will take place at St Richards Hospital, Chichester. This site has 10 main operating theatres, 3-day surgery theatres and an obstetric theatre.

The department provides anaesthesia for over 100 routine operating lists per week servicing all the main surgical specialties, including Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Maxillofacial surgery, Gynaecology, Breast, Paediatric Dental, Colorectal, Urology,





Plastic Surgery and Ophthalmology.

Anaesthesia is also provided for the Radiology department, and A&E.; In addition, the Department is responsible for the running of the acute pain services and the maintenance of the obstetric analgesia and anaesthesia service for those on the General Anaesthetic rota.

Pre-Assessment services are provided across all three sites with consultants providing dedicated consultant led clinics.

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing clinics are also provided on the Worthing site.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First.





Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.

We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs.

This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning,





teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be.

From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Experience / Qualifications

Essential criteria

- Basic medical degree
- FRCA or appropriate specialist qualification






- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- CCT in Anaesthesia or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Desirable criteria

- Higher Degree
- Diploma / FFPMRCA

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential criteria

- Advanced training / Special Interest Area in Pain Management
- Ability to deliver both inpatient and outpatient pain safely and effectively in all patients groups. Be competent at selecting and performing safely and effectively all necessary pain procedures

Desirable criteria

- Experience of independent pain medicine practice
- Proven experience of delivering anaesthesia to complex patients in areas relevant to the service need







Knowledge

Desirable criteria

Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential criteria

- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
- Understanding of : NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable criteria

Evidence of managerial skills : Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential criteria

Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable criteria

Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential criteria

Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable criteria

- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours

Career Progression

Essential criteria

Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes







Essential criteria

Evidence of : - Good communication skills both oral and written

Important information for applicants

Flexible Working : If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting / line manager.

DBS Checks : As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check .

We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa : Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria.







For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.

Closing adverts early : Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

▶️ Consultant in Anaesthetics with interest in Pain Management
🖊️ University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Chichester