At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Job overview
Specialist Clinical Fellowship in Pain Management - Under the GMC IMG sponsorship scheme
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is offering a unique opportunity for suitably qualified International Medical Graduates (IMGs) to gain invaluable UK training experience through the two-year clinical fellowship program in pain management, through the GMC International Medical Graduate sponsorship scheme.
This fellowship will suit post graduate doctors who have chosen a career in Pain management and would like to pursue specialist training in the UK. Placement in the Anesthetic Department can be included, based on training needs. Candidates should have a Post-Graduate Qualification in Anesthesia and Post Graduate Qualification in Pain Management (Clinical Experience and training equivalent to Advanced Specialist Training in Pain Management).
The training will be focused on the full range of clinical activity in Pain management, including all aspects acute and chronic pain, pain management procedures, working with the wider multi-disciplinary teams, supporting other specialties and primary care in pain management through education and training. The candidate can be considered for additional training in anesthesia to support FRCA exams. For the motivated candidate, guidance will be provided to explore the possibility for seeking further specialist training or Specialist Registration via the CESR pathway.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will provide clinical input (outpatient clinics and theatre sessions) to the chronic pain management service (detailed timetable to be agreed with the postholder).
Working for our organisation
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is a large, integrated healthcare organisation. With over 7800 staff and 970 in-patient beds, we are a large provider of Acute District General and Specialised Hospital services, as well as Community Services and Children's Mental Health Services. This job will be predominantly based at the Burnley General Teaching Hospital.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This post will facilitate the provision of care to chronic pain patients with some anaesthetic sessions. The work split will be approximately 6.5 sessions for chronic pain management and 3.5 sessions for anaesthetics.
Person specification
Educational & Professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
* MBBS or equivalent
* Post Graduate Qualification in Anaesthesia
* Post Graduate Qualification in Pain Management (Clinical Experience and training equivalent to Advanced Specialist Training in Pain Management)
* Experience in interventional pain procedures
* Understanding of and experience in undertaking Quality Improvement activities
Desirable criteria
* A higher qualification in Pain management e.g. M.D. or MSc.
* Participation in a management role
* Experience in basic research methods
* Completion of a course or certificate related to teaching / training
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr