Clinical Fellow in Neuromodulation and Chronic Pain

Employer: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough
Site: NHS

Job title

Clinical Fellow in Neuromodulation and Chronic Pain

Grade: MT05

Overview

Applications are invited for the position of post CCT Clinical Fellow in Neuromodulation and Pain for a fixed term of six to twelve months. The applicant could be from anaesthesia or neurosurgical background and completed specialist training from UK / Ireland. The post involves working between the James Cook University Hospital and the Friarage Hospital for the Pain Management service as a part of the directorate of neurosciences.

The Pain Management Service offers a full range of chronic pain services. Specialist services include Neuromodulation, Intrathecal Drug Delivery, Pelvic-urogenital pain, Paediatric Pain, Cancer Pain, CRPS, Spasticity and headache clinics. Most interventional pain procedures are performed except craniofacial interventions. Other pain services include an outpatient pain management program, medication optimisation, physiotherapy, and psychology.

The Neuromodulation team consists of 3 pain consultants and 2 consultant neurosurgeons, 1 clinical psychologist supported by a team of nurse specialists in Pain Management, including 2 full time neuromodulation nurse specialists as well as physiotherapy. 2 Full time research nurses collaborate with the clinical team to conduct studies with a specific focus on neuromodulation. Currently about 120 patients per year receive a trial of spinal cord stimulation. About 25 new intrathecal drug delivery pumps are implanted per year.

Main duties of the job

The post holder may have the opportunity to provide unsupervised anaesthetic sessions during evenings and weekends / neurosurgical on calls. Additional hours are available in the anaesthetics / neurosurgery department on negotiation and with the agreement of the applicant.

Research experience is desirable but not essential. The post holder will be encouraged to participate in the ongoing research studies, develop their own ideas and explore a postgraduate academic qualification. Pay band will be on the Specialty Registrar scale according to experience.

Working for our organisation

The Trust is situated in the North East of England, close to the North Yorkshire Moors. The quality of life for professionals and their families in the North East of England is good with easy access to attractive countryside and beaches, a choice of highly rated schools and good travel access to the north and Scotland, the Lake District or the south by road, rail or air.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Knowledge & Skills

• Broader knowledge of other acute postoperative and chronic pain conditions and therapies.

Qualifications & Training

• Full GMC registration
• FRCA and FFPMRCA or equivalent
• Relevant CCT in Neurosurgery or Anaesthesia by time of appointment
• MD or PhD

Experience

• Completion of advanced training in pain medicine recognised by the Faculty of Pain or equivalent.
• Experience of covering on calls in a busy tertiary care teaching hospital
• Experience of teaching and training multi-disciplinary clinical team members
• Other teaching skills/experience

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS) It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month\’s pay.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.

As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

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Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.

The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.

Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.

Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.

Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.

IMPORTANT – Please ensure you read the \”Guidance Notes for Applicants\” document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.

This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.

The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The referees MUST be a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

Name Dr Ashish Gulve
Job title Consultant
Email ashishgulve@nhs.net
Telephone 01642 282504

Additional information
For further information contact: Dr Ashish Gulve via his Secretary Nicola Scott on 01642 282504 or Dr Anu Kansal via her Secretary, Mollie Templeman 01642 282834

Contact

If you have problems applying, contact
The Recruitment Team
The Murray Building
The James Cook University Hospital
TS4 3BW
Telephone 01642 850850, ext. 57396