About this role
Job summary
BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST Whipps Cross Hospital
2 Locum Consultant Posts in Pain Medicine
1 WTE fixed-term appointment for 12 months from commencement date
1 WTE fixed-term appointment until 31st March 2027 Applications are invited for two Locum Consultants in Pain Medicine to join the team of Consultants at Whipps Cross Hospital.
The successful candidates will need to demonstrate commitment to teamwork with colleagues, develop clinical care pathways in the overall management of Pain patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will need to demonstrate commitment to teamwork with colleagues, develop clinical care pathways in the overall management of Pain patients.
The acute and chronic pain teams work together to provide support for ward referrals and in supporting our Clinical Nurse Specialists in running our PCA/NCA and epidural services. The post-holders are expected to be flexible and amenable to this commitment.
There is potential to participate in our weekend trauma service
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful candidates will need to demonstrate commitment to teamwork with colleagues, develop clinical care pathways in the overall management of Pain patients.
The acute and chronic pain teams work together to provide support for ward referrals and in supporting our Clinical Nurse Specialists in running our PCA/NCA and epidural services. The post-holders are expected to be flexible and amenable to this commitment.
There is potential to participate in our weekend trauma service
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration FRCA or equivalent SIA in Pain Medicine (or equivalent).
Desirable
Evidence of extended Advanced Pain training beyond 12 months FFPMRCA Completion Academic distinction/prizes Experience of UK healthcare system
Experience Essential
Appropriate evidence that the candidate is experienced enough to operate at Consultant level in a busy DGH environment.
Desirable
Evidence of experience in interventions for both noncancer and cancer pain Experience in Hospice Work Independent clinical practice in Neuromodulation
Knowledge Essential
Multidisciplinary chronic pain management.
Desirable
Expertise in Regional Anaesthesia Expertise in Perioperative Medicine Additional postgraduate qualifications which enhance knowledge and ability to provide holistic Acute & Chronic Pain patient care
Skills Essential
Ability to communicate clearly and intelligently in written and spoken English Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. Ability to build strong and effective relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues Ability to cope with pressure and adapt to change
Desirable
Leadership skills appropriate to leading a multidisciplinary team Directing and teaching medical, nursing and other professionals
Other Essential
Involvement in teaching undergraduates, junior medical staff, nurses and allied health professionals Understands quality improvement and research methodology Actively encourages quality improvement and research with junior and other staff Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
Desirable
Involvement in formal undergraduate and post graduate education Published or submitted research/quality improvement Experience in Clinical governance and clinical audit
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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 details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust
Address Whipps Cross Hospital
Whitechapel Road
London
E11 1NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)