Consultant in General Anaesthetics and Chronic Pain Management

Job summaryWe are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to join our department as part of a busy DGH hospital on the Fylde Coast.This post is due to be vacant following an upcoming retirement from the chronic pain management service.The successful candidate will provide high-quality, evidence-based clinical care, dividing their time between general/elective anaesthesia and comprehensive outpatient chronic pain services, working closely with a multidisciplinary team (MDT)Supported by 21 Consultants (2 with specialist interest in Chronic Pain Management), 3 Middle Grades and 4 Anaesthetic Associates.Supported by currently 41 Trainees.1 in 16 on call rota.Responsibility to provide general and obstetric anaesthetic services whilst on call/ out of hours.Operating lists in ENT, Major Head and Neck Cancer, Dental surgery, Ophthalmology, Trauma, Orthopaedics, General surgery, Breast Surgery, Urological Surgery Including Nephrectomy, Maternity, Gynaecology, Colorectal Surgery including robotic surgery, Benign upper GI surgery.Paediatric surgery held weekly on Thursdays.Preoperative assessment, Cardiopulmonary exercise testing.Acute and Chronic pain service with outpatient clinics and procedure listsImplantable Continuous Venous Access devices.Main duties of the jobClinical10 PA contract1.7 PA for on call1.5 Core SPA6.8 Clinical PAs to include 0.5 PA for admin, pre and post op visiting2.5 clinical days per week 8am to 6PMThere is flexibility to increase clinical PA if desired.About usThere is ample time within the contract to support CEPD, teaching, audit, and activities of clinical governance. Although there is some flexibility in how and where these activities take place there is a requirement that time is dedicated within the working week to demonstrate participation in these activities on the hospital site. The Clinical Director will require evidence of participation in these activities.The total number of programmed activities is 10 but further PAs will be offered to account for the elective and emergency workload after discussion. Alternatively, the number of basic programmed activities will be reviewed.DetailsDate posted26 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year pa ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number382-DOC119-26Job locationsBlackpoolWhinney Heys RoadBlackpoolFY3 8NRUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.Person Specification Legal Requirements EssentialInclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview dateFull registration with the GMCPrimary medical qualificationFRCA or equivalentDesirableAdvanced Life Support qualificationQualification in Paediatric Life SupportFFPMRCA Qualification or equivalent Qualifications & Training EssentialCompleted approved training programme in Anaesthesia or equivalentCompleted approved training programme / advanced sub-speciality training in Chronic Pain Management or equivalentEvidence of appropriate CEPDDesirableFull log book summaryManagement or leadership Training or qualification Experience & Knowledge EssentialClinical training and experience equivalent to a UK CCT in Anaesthesia.Comprehensive core and emergency anaesthetics experience within the NHS or UK healthcare system.Proven capability in the multi-disciplinary assessment and management of chronic pain using a biopsychosocial model.Training and competence in interventional pain management procedures.DesirablePost-CCT experience or advanced fellowship training in specialized pain interventions or major surgical anaesthesia Skills & Abilities EssentialExcellent communication skills - both oral and written.Effective teaching skillsAbility to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff.Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisationsInvolvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare settingLeadership skills- ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisionsAwareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHSUnderstanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultantsParticipation in a management training courseDesirableComputer and IT skillsEducational qualification or working towardsExperience of supervision of other staffUnderstanding of principals of Clinical GovernanceEvidence of leadership training or qualification Management Skills EssentialAwareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHSUnderstanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultantsParticipation in a management training courseDesirableEvidence of leadership training or qualification Knowledge/Research EssentialCommitment to CPD and requirements of clinical governance, research and auditRegular attendance at Audit meetingsAbility to supervise audit projectsDesirableA proven track record in self- directed researchPublications in peer reviewed journalsRecent personal involvement in audit Professionalism EssentialEnthusiasm and commitment to the specialtyDesirableMembership of appropriate societies Personal EssentialAgreement to live within 15 miles of the Trust or within reasonable access by carCar owner with a full driving licence Person Specification Legal Requirements EssentialInclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview dateFull registration with the GMCPrimary medical qualificationFRCA or equivalentDesirableAdvanced Life Support qualificationQualification in Paediatric Life SupportFFPMRCA Qualification or equivalent Qualifications & Training EssentialCompleted approved training programme in Anaesthesia or equivalentCompleted approved training programme / advanced sub-speciality training in Chronic Pain Management or equivalentEvidence of appropriate CEPDDesirableFull log book summaryManagement or leadership Training or qualification Experience & Knowledge EssentialClinical training and experience equivalent to a UK CCT in Anaesthesia.Comprehensive core and emergency anaesthetics experience within the NHS or UK healthcare system.Proven capability in the multi-disciplinary assessment and management of chronic pain using a biopsychosocial model.Training and competence in interventional pain management procedures.DesirablePost-CCT experience or advanced fellowship training in specialized pain interventions or major surgical anaesthesia Skills & Abilities EssentialExcellent communication skills - both oral and written.Effective teaching skillsAbility to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff.Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisationsInvolvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare settingLeadership skills- ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisionsAwareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHSUnderstanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultantsParticipation in a management training courseDesirableComputer and IT skillsEducational qualification or working towardsExperience of supervision of other staffUnderstanding of principals of Clinical GovernanceEvidence of leadership training or qualification Management Skills EssentialAwareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHSUnderstanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultantsParticipation in a management training courseDesirableEvidence of leadership training or qualification Knowledge/Research EssentialCommitment to CPD and requirements of clinical governance, research and auditRegular attendance at Audit meetingsAbility to supervise audit projectsDesirableA proven track record in self- directed researchPublications in peer reviewed journalsRecent personal involvement in audit Professionalism EssentialEnthusiasm and commitment to the specialtyDesirableMembership of appropriate societies Personal EssentialAgreement to live within 15 miles of the Trust or within reasonable access by carCar owner with a full driving licenceDisclosure 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 nameBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressBlackpoolWhinney Heys RoadBlackpoolFY3 8NRUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressBlackpoolWhinney Heys RoadBlackpoolFY3 8NRUnited KingdomEmployer's website