Consultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthetics in Wrexham

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

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.

Betsi 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.

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.

Qualifications:

• Essential: GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the date of interview, FRCA or equivalent Diploma, Minimum of 7 years' experience in anaesthesia, Minimum of 1 year worked within NHS, Completion of the Pain Medicine Special Interest Area (SIA) according to the 2021 Curriculum or equivalent.
• Desirable: Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc), Fellow of Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FFPMRCA), Post-Graduate Prizes, Defined leadership qualifications or experience.

Clinical Skills and Training:

• Essential: Higher training general, urological and gynaecological surgery, Higher training in Orthopaedic Anaesthesia including Regional Anaesthesia, Higher training in obstetric anaesthesia, Higher training in sedation & non-theatre, Higher training in paediatric anaesthesia with a minimum of 6 months experience, Demonstrable achievement of the required specialist competencies, whether through CCT, the Portfolio Pathway or an equivalent recognised pathway, APLS, ALS and ATLS provider (or equivalent), Experience of chronic pain management including interventional procedures, Clinical expertise in Pain Medicine including Multidisciplinary chronic pain management and chronic pain out-patient clinics, Ability to perform invasive CPM treatments.
• Desirable: Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia.

Teaching Experience:

• Essential: Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisor, Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues.
• Desirable: Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor, Extensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching, Formal Educational Qualification, Life support course instructor.

Clinical governance:

• Essential: Active consistent engagement with clinical audit, Regular commitment to continuing and relevant medical education, Evidence of reflective practice, Clear understanding of NHS management structures.
• Desirable: Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care, Evidence of leadership in anaesthesia, Significant involvement in clinical research, Presentations at regional and national meetings, Publications in peer reviewed journal.

Personal Attributes:

• Essential: Good organisational skills, Commitment to team working, Leadership qualities, Good interpersonal skills, Excellent written and spoken English, Flexibility in a changing work environment, Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues, Be able to return to the hospital in 30 minutes in an emergency, Able to prioritise clinical need, Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team, communicates effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, nurses, and allied health professionals, Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures, Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.
• Desirable: Welsh speaker.

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.