Job summary To maintain the highest clinical standards in themanagement of patients under your care To join colleagues in the smooth running ofAcute and Chronic Pain services in our Trust To participate in teaching, audit, managementand clinical governance Ensure active participation in continuingprofessional development (CPD) Main duties of the job Clinical Responsibilities: Participate in the provision of a safe, effective and efficient Pain Services, and withthe proper functioning of the Anaesthetic Department. This will include someflexibility of fixed commitments. Support the Consultant-delivered Perioperative Medicine Service. Be prepared to work on both sites of the Trust, some elective chronic pain invasivesessions do occur cross site when necessary. Assist when required in the provision of Critical Care services.Work flexibly to support the workload and cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised flexibility within the role will be required About us Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary Depending on experience Contract Locum Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 197-AA6389 Job locations University Hospital Lewisham Lewisham High Street London SE13 6LH Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Management & Teaching: Participate in the professional supervision, management, support and teaching ofAnaesthetic/Pain trainees. Follow the best practice standards in pain management as provide by CoreStandards for Pain Management Services in the UK second edition. Be familiar with chronic pain related NICE guidelines. Be familiar with the Royal College of Anaesthetists curriculum for Junior Doctortraining, and contribute to their training requirements, including tutorials andeducational supervision Organise and participate in teaching sessions for undergraduate students and postgraduatemedical staff and other health professionals.Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance: Participate fully in Clinical Governance, including reporting of incident, investigationof serious incidents, and the effective handling of any complaints Participate in the Clinical Audit programme of the department Comply with the Trusts Clinical Governance processes as stipulated by the Divisionaland Medical Directors The post holder is responsible for data quality and complying with the policies,procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintainingaccuracy and probity in the recording of the Trusts activities.Continuing Professional Development: Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice Implement Nice guidelines into practice. Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy, andmeet the requirements for revalidation Demonstrate willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local,regional or national levels In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder toensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and inaccordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work. Contribute to and/or support research. Formal research duties taken up aftercommencement in post may be assessed for additional SPA time.Policy, Planning and Management: Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols. Review and develop policies for clinical practice and effectiveness. Support the Trust in its aim to provide the best possible care to patients. Participate in all aspects of the Directorate and Hospitals affairs, includingattendance at relevant Consultant and Directorate meetings and to represent thedepartment on appropriate committees/working parties when required. Monitor, with appropriate managers, performance indicators for the service, andimplement action as necessary. Participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with theother Consultants in the department, hospital management, local GPs and ICS. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Management & Teaching: Participate in the professional supervision, management, support and teaching ofAnaesthetic/Pain trainees. Follow the best practice standards in pain management as provide by CoreStandards for Pain Management Services in the UK second edition. Be familiar with chronic pain related NICE guidelines. Be familiar with the Royal College of Anaesthetists curriculum for Junior Doctortraining, and contribute to their training requirements, including tutorials andeducational supervision Organise and participate in teaching sessions for undergraduate students and postgraduatemedical staff and other health professionals.Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance: Participate fully in Clinical Governance, including reporting of incident, investigationof serious incidents, and the effective handling of any complaints Participate in the Clinical Audit programme of the department Comply with the Trusts Clinical Governance processes as stipulated by the Divisionaland Medical Directors The post holder is responsible for data quality and complying with the policies,procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintainingaccuracy and probity in the recording of the Trusts activities.Continuing Professional Development: Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice Implement Nice guidelines into practice. Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy, andmeet the requirements for revalidation Demonstrate willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local,regional or national levels In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder toensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and inaccordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work. Contribute to and/or support research. Formal research duties taken up aftercommencement in post may be assessed for additional SPA time.Policy, Planning and Management: Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols. Review and develop policies for clinical practice and effectiveness. Support the Trust in its aim to provide the best possible care to patients. Participate in all aspects of the Directorate and Hospitals affairs, includingattendance at relevant Consultant and Directorate meetings and to represent thedepartment on appropriate committees/working parties when required. Monitor, with appropriate managers, performance indicators for the service, andimplement action as necessary. Participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with theother Consultants in the department, hospital management, local GPs and ICS. Person Specification Clinical Skills & Experience Essential Medical degree, MBBS Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent Full and Specialist registration for Anaesthesia; (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. Completion of Advanced Pain Training or equivalent Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Desirable Post Graduate Degree related to chronic pain e.g., MD, PhD, MSc Clinical Skills and experience Essential Wide experience in pain management Ability to undertake the clinical work expected of a chronic pain consultant in NHS practice in England. Desirable Evidence of extended period of additional subspecialty training in in Chronic Pain Management in a tertiary centre Experience in supervising chronic pain trainees and others in clinical practice. Broad experience of working within the NHS Teaching Experience Essential Experience of teaching and training of undergraduates, medical and allied health professionals Ability to teach clinical skills to anaesthetic trainees of all levels, and achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisor Desirable Evidence of formal experience in medical education including regional/national teaching Higher teaching qualification An understanding of current issues in medical education and training Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor Clinical Governance Essential Understand the principles of Clinical Audit Evidence of participation in audit projects with specific relevance to subspecialty interest Regular commitment to relevant Continuing Medical Education Understanding of research principles and scientific method Evidence of reflective practice Awareness of the current organisation of the Trust and the NHS, and the proposed changes to the service Desirable Evidence of implementing evidence-based change to improve patient care Evidence of leadership in anaesthesia Evidence of involvement and /or experience in risk processes such as Serious Incident reviews and patient safety systems Management and Administrative Experience Essential Understands the management structure of the NHS Evidence of risk management Other Attributes Essential Effective communicator - verbal and written Good interpersonal skills Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Desirable Has experience of committee work and prepared to undertake committee work Evidence of leadership and team building, and potential for wider hospital/Trust leadership roles Person Specification Clinical Skills & Experience Essential Medical degree, MBBS Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent Full and Specialist registration for Anaesthesia; (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. Completion of Advanced Pain Training or equivalent Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Desirable Post Graduate Degree related to chronic pain e.g., MD, PhD, MSc Clinical Skills and experience Essential Wide experience in pain management Ability to undertake the clinical work expected of a chronic pain consultant in NHS practice in England. Desirable Evidence of extended period of additional subspecialty training in in Chronic Pain Management in a tertiary centre Experience in supervising chronic pain trainees and others in clinical practice. Broad experience of working within the NHS Teaching Experience Essential Experience of teaching and training of undergraduates, medical and allied health professionals Ability to teach clinical skills to anaesthetic trainees of all levels, and achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisor Desirable Evidence of formal experience in medical education including regional/national teaching Higher teaching qualification An understanding of current issues in medical education and training Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor Clinical Governance Essential Understand the principles of Clinical Audit Evidence of participation in audit projects with specific relevance to subspecialty interest Regular commitment to relevant Continuing Medical Education Understanding of research principles and scientific method Evidence of reflective practice Awareness of the current organisation of the Trust and the NHS, and the proposed changes to the service Desirable Evidence of implementing evidence-based change to improve patient care Evidence of leadership in anaesthesia Evidence of involvement and /or experience in risk processes such as Serious Incident reviews and patient safety systems Management and Administrative Experience Essential Understands the management structure of the NHS Evidence of risk management Other Attributes Essential Effective communicator - verbal and written Good interpersonal skills Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Desirable Has experience of committee work and prepared to undertake committee work Evidence of leadership and team building, and potential for wider hospital/Trust leadership roles Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Address University Hospital Lewisham Lewisham High Street London SE13 6LH Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)