Consultant in Anaethesia with an Interest in Chronic Pain

Overview

In this role you will provide consultant-led intensive care and anaesthetic services within DMH, contributing to a district general hospital’s mission of continuity of care. You will cover a mix of surgical and medical cases, engage in teaching and professional development, and support service development and governance. The opportunity combines critical care leadership with anaesthesia across specialties, including chronic pain. A compelling hook is the chance to shape a regional ICU service in a supportive, team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-led intensive care as part of a mixed medical/surgical take
• Deliver clinical anaesthesia across district general specialties (including trauma and emergency surgery)
• On-call commitment for intensive care medicine (1:12, evenings to mornings, weekends)
• Participate in teaching, research, and clinical governance; supervise junior staff
• Contribute to efficient resource use and department administration
• Engage in fixed continuity weeks with flexible SPA/DCC sessions and job planning
• Support service development, innovation, and training within the department
• Deputise for colleagues during absence and handle emergency/unforeseen duties

Key requirements

• Full GMC registration
• Specialist Registration in Anaesthesia (within 6 months of CCT)
• Licence to practise with GMC (or within 6 months of Specialist Register)
• Ability to supervise trainees and manage workload
• UK driving licence and availability for scheduled starts
• Willingness to engage in teaching, research, and clinical governance

• teaching/training ability
• teamwork and collaboration
• communication and leadership
• Intensive care medicine
• Regional anaesthesia and acute pain management
• Chronic pain and pain management

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