Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics - WSI in Pain Management (NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consulta[...]

Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust is delighted to invite applications for two Consultant Anaesthetist posts with a specialist interest in Pain Management service. These posts reflect our commitment to expanding and enhancing our pain services in line with rising demand and innovation. Applicants with either dual interests in Anaesthesia and Pain or those wishing to practice Pain Medicine exclusively are welcome to apply.

These roles offer a unique opportunity to contribute to a large, dynamic, and multidisciplinary team at one of the UK’s most forward-thinking NHS trusts. Based primarily at the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) and the City Health Campus, the posts combine clinical excellence, innovation, and service development in an environment that fosters wellbeing, flexibility, and professional growth. There are ample opportunities to develop personal interest in, amongst other things, management, governance, peri-operative medicine, service development and education and training.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the delivery and advancement of our expanding Pain Management Service. They will be responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based care to patients living with complex chronic pain conditions. Clinical duties will include running multidisciplinary team (MDT) pain clinics, performing interventional procedures under fluoroscopic and ultrasound guidance, and conducting virtual consultations as part of our modern, flexible care model.

In addition to their pain management responsibilities, the appointee will undertake anaesthetic sessions tailored to their sub-specialty interests and aligned with service demands. The postholder will be actively involved in shaping new and emerging services, such as the Medicine Optimization Management (MOM) clinic, Adolescent Pain Service, Pelvic Pain MDTs, and the SCAT (Spinal Cord Assessment & Treatment) clinic. Pain clinics are supported by a fully integrated MDT approach involving APPs, psychologists, physiotherapists, and nurse specialists, ensuring that patients receive holistic and personalised care.

Working for our organisation, Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow. Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion, please contact: Dr Jay Susarla: Clinical Director Anaesthesia Critical Care and Pain Management: 0121 507 4343/3415 Dr Ashok Das and Rebecca Pardoe: Subspecialty Lead Pain Management Service: 01215074343/3415.

• Full GMC registration & licence to practice.
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetist (FRCA) or equivalent.
• Entry on the Specialist Register in Anaesthesia, (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview).
• Advanced Training in Pain Management (or evidence of equivalent experience).
• Teaching and Training experience.
• Clinical Experience.
• Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working and communication.
• Management, Leadership and Administrative Experience.
• Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience.
• Personal Attributes.
• Other Requirements.

As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service.