Job Description
We are looking for a Consultant Anaesthetist with an interest in pain medicine to join our team at Torbay Hospital. The Chronic Pain Medical Team consists of four consultants and one GP who works within the Anaesthetic Department. Pain consultants work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver general outpatient chronic pain clinics, interventional pain lists and support to the inpatient pain service. The wider team includes physiotherapists, physical activity specialists, occupational therapists and nurses. We have good access to talking therapies and psychology representation at the weekly MDT.
Inpatient pain services are primarily nurse delivered. There are four inpatient pain nurses providing a weekday service with weekend support from the general anaesthetic emergency team. A weekly inpatient consultant session is held. There is close liaison between the inpatient and outpatient teams.
The successful applicant’s time will be split approximately equally between pain medicine and anaesthetics. They will contribute to the delivery of quality consultant‑led services in both pain medicine and anaesthesia. The anaesthesia commitment will include elective and on‑call services. The current anaesthetic on‑call rota is 1:20. Additional PAs may be available to reflect extended working days and weekend working. Provide high quality consultant delivered care to patients including clinical leadership and supervision of junior medical staff, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care are provided to all patients attending the hospital.
Weekly Timetable/Job Plan
The clinical aspect of the job is expected to be split to deliver equal amounts of chronic pain and general anaesthetics. The current anaesthetic on‑call rota is 1:20. Additional PAs may be available to reflect extended working days and weekend working.
Working for our Organisation
Why Work With Us? Based in South Devon, with good links across Devon and further afield, working in Torbay allows you to enjoy an excellent work‑life balance, situations close to the coastline and the moorlands with large cities less than 40 minutes away. We have a strong anaesthetic department which you will be part of, which has expanded in recent years with the addition of new theatres. We are a centre of excellence for day surgery and have excellent team working. Please review the attached job description for full details of the role and the main responsibilities.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high‑quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer‑friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
Important Information
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
* Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
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