Consultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthetics
1 day ago
Wrexham
Job summaryWe 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 jobYour 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 DoctorsTo 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.About usBetsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over 2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.DetailsDate posted07 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 114,099 to 166,585 a year per annum pro rata ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number050-WXM-PAINANAES-0826Job locationsWrexham Maelor HospitalCroesnewydd RoadWrexhamLL13 7TDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesCandidates 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.uk03000 847825 Job description Job responsibilitiesCandidates 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.uk03000 847825Person Specification Qualifications EssentialGMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the date of interviewFRCA or equivalent DiplomaMinimum of 7 years' experience in anaesthesiaMinimum of 1 year worked within NHSCompletion of the Pain Medicine Special Interest Area (SIA) according to the 2021 Curriculum or equivalentDesirableAdditional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc)Fellow of Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FFPMRCA)Post-Graduate PrizesDefined leadership qualifications or experience Clinical Skills and Training EssentialHigher training general, urological and gynaecological surgeryHigher training in Orthopaedic Anaesthesia including Regional AnaesthesiaHigher training in obstetric anaesthesiaHigher training in sedation & non-theatreHigher training in paediatric anaesthesia with a minimum of 6 months experienceDemonstrable achievement of the required specialist competencies, whether through CCT, the Portfolio Pathway or an equivalent recognised pathwayAPLS, ALS and ATLS provider (or equivalent)Experience of chronic pain management including interventional proceduresClinical expertise in Pain Medicine including Multidisciplinary chronic pain management and chronic pain out-patient clinicsAbility to perform invasive CPM treatmentsDesirableRelevant medical experience outside anaesthesia Teaching Experience EssentialEvidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisorActive regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleaguesDesirableEvidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisorExtensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching.Formal Educational QualificationLife support course instructor Clinical governance EssentialActive consistent engagement with clinical auditRegular commitment to continuing and relevant medical educationEvidence of reflective practiceClear understanding of NHS management structuresDesirableEvidence of implementing change to improve patient careEvidence of leadership in anaesthesiaSignificant involvement in clinical researchPresentations at regional and national meetingsPublications in peer reviewed journal Personal Attributes EssentialGood organisational skillsCommitment to team workingLeadership qualitiesGood interpersonal skillsExcellent written and spoken EnglishFlexibility in a changing work environmentCaring and responsible attitude to colleaguesBe able to return to the hospital in 30 minutes in an emergencyAble to prioritise clinical need.Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team. communicates effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, nurses, and allied health professionalsAbility to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressuresAbility to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.DesirableWelsh speaker Person Specification Qualifications EssentialGMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the date of interviewFRCA or equivalent DiplomaMinimum of 7 years' experience in anaesthesiaMinimum of 1 year worked within NHSCompletion of the Pain Medicine Special Interest Area (SIA) according to the 2021 Curriculum or equivalentDesirableAdditional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc)Fellow of Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FFPMRCA)Post-Graduate PrizesDefined leadership qualifications or experience Clinical Skills and Training EssentialHigher training general, urological and gynaecological surgeryHigher training in Orthopaedic Anaesthesia including Regional AnaesthesiaHigher training in obstetric anaesthesiaHigher training in sedation & non-theatreHigher training in paediatric anaesthesia with a minimum of 6 months experienceDemonstrable achievement of the required specialist competencies, whether through CCT, the Portfolio Pathway or an equivalent recognised pathwayAPLS, ALS and ATLS provider (or equivalent)Experience of chronic pain management including interventional proceduresClinical expertise in Pain Medicine including Multidisciplinary chronic pain management and chronic pain out-patient clinicsAbility to perform invasive CPM treatmentsDesirableRelevant medical experience outside anaesthesia Teaching Experience EssentialEvidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisorActive regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleaguesDesirableEvidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisorExtensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching.Formal Educational QualificationLife support course instructor Clinical governance EssentialActive consistent engagement with clinical auditRegular commitment to continuing and relevant medical educationEvidence of reflective practiceClear understanding of NHS management structuresDesirableEvidence of implementing change to improve patient careEvidence of leadership in anaesthesiaSignificant involvement in clinical researchPresentations at regional and national meetingsPublications in peer reviewed journal Personal Attributes EssentialGood organisational skillsCommitment to team workingLeadership qualitiesGood interpersonal skillsExcellent written and spoken EnglishFlexibility in a changing work environmentCaring and responsible attitude to colleaguesBe able to return to the hospital in 30 minutes in an emergencyAble to prioritise clinical need.Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team. communicates effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, nurses, and allied health professionalsAbility to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressuresAbility to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.DesirableWelsh speakerDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameBetsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardAddressWrexham Maelor HospitalCroesnewydd RoadWrexhamLL13 7TDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameBetsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardAddressWrexham Maelor HospitalCroesnewydd RoadWrexhamLL13 7TDUnited KingdomEmployer's website