Consultant Anaesthetist with special interest in Chronic Pain Medicine
Posted 3 hours 53 minutes ago by NHS
This is a 10 Programmed Activities (PA's) post including on call duties and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA's). With mutual agreement it can be extended to 12 PAs. At The Royal Wolverhampton Hospital there is also extensive elective and emergency theatre activity, so wide experience in general anaesthesia for a variety of surgical disciplines is essential. Full specialist registration with the GMC and possession of the FRCA (or equivalent) are requirements of the post.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder is expected to participate in the general on call anaesthesia service covering both New Cross Hospital and Cannock Chase Hospital.
About usRoyal Wolverhampton NHS Trust also provides clinical services to Cannock Chase Hospital with seven theatres where elective orthopaedic surgery is carried out. The Directorate is known for its support of and participation in educational activities within the West Midlands region and welcomes those wishing to develop the next generation of consultants.
Job responsibilitiesSee attached job description for full list of duties and responsibilities for Chronic Pain consultant
Person Specification Educational Qualifications- CCT in anaesthesia (within 6 months of interview. FRCA or equivalent. At least 6 months advanced training in Regional Anaesthesia or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent. ALS certification (or equivalent).
- Comprehensive experience in anaesthesia for DGH-type surgical specialties.
- Comprehensive, recent experience in anaesthesia relevant to job plan e.g. advanced airway/ regional blocks.
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.