Consultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthetics: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

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.

Person Specification

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

Closing Date: 31 August 2026