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Consultant Anaesthetist, special interest in Pain Management
The closing date is 31 July 2025
We are excited to invite applications for the post of Consultant Anaesthetist with a specialist interest in pain management at Kingston Hospital NHS foundation Trust. We are a friendly and dynamic department with over 30 consultants, 5 of whom have a special interest in Chronic Pain management.
Kingston Hospital Pain Clinic is a well-established team of Consultants, Psychologists and Physiotherapists. We have an Acupuncturist, 2 Pain Specialist Nurses and an Alexander Technique Teacher as well as a dedicated Administrative Team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for highly motivated individual with a special interest in chronic pain to join our thriving department. You should have completed advanced training in Chronic Pain management and preferably passed FFPMRCA or equivalent in Pain Medicine. We would like to see strong evidence of involvement in quality improvement projects and research, to support the department in these areas. Involvement in teaching and training, is also highly desirable.
About us
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.
JD has been approved by the Royal College of Anaesthetists.
AAC date: 9th September 2025
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the Job Description and Personal Specification please review the attached.
Applicants are invited and encouraged to contact one of the following to discuss the job in more detail:
Dr Prabhu Gandhimani, Lead for Chronic Pain prabhu.gandhimani@nhs.net
Jo Glynn Lead for Anaesthetics
Appointments can be arranged by contacting Ann OToole or Robyn Hollins, Office Administrators, on 020 8934 2272/4.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration (or eligibility to obtain).
* FRCA or equivalent
* CCT in Anaesthesia and on GMC's Specialist Register; or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
* Achieved competencies of RCoA advanced pain training or equivalent
* D/FFPMRCA or equivalent in pain medicine
* Competency in regional anaesthesia
Clinical Experience
* Current wide range of experience in Chronic pain
* Expertise in interventional pain medicine
* Advanced airway management skills
Experience in Teaching
* Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
* Completed "Train the Trainers" course or equivalent
Experience in Audit
* Experience of clinical audit
* Relevant publication in peer-reviewed journals
Personal Qualities
* Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
* Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
* Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience in Research
* Ability to critically appraise research papers and apply to clinical practice
* Relevant publication in peer-reviewed journals.
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.
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
£105,504 to £139,882 a yearper annum, pro rata
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