Job summary 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). https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-our-registers/before-you-apply-guide-for-doctors/list-of-approved-sponsoring-bodies About us 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. Our two main hospital sites are The Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital. This job will be predominantly based at the Burnley General Teaching Hospital. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £64,315 a year MC75 Pay scale Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 435-MQ16-25-B Job locations Burnley General Hospital Casterton Avenue Burnley BB10 2PQ Job description Job 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. Please see job description for full details Job description Job 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. Please see job description for full details Person Specification Educational & Professional Qualifications Essential 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 international pain procedures Understanding of and experience in undertaking Quality Improvement activities Desirable 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 Person Specification Educational & Professional Qualifications Essential 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 international pain procedures Understanding of and experience in undertaking Quality Improvement activities Desirable 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 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 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Burnley General Hospital Casterton Avenue Burnley BB10 2PQ Employer's website http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)