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Are you looking for an exciting challenge within Anaesthetics and Pain Medicine?
The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the both services. Subject to the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, the post holder is expected to observe NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow the Standing Orders and Financial Instructions for Health Boards.
The post holder will require to comply with NHSGGC Health and Safety Policies.
Direct Clinical Care :
Anaesthetics- The post will have Anaesthetic clinical activity across QEUH/ GGH/ VACH (South Sector), covering Gynaecology, General Surgery, Trauma, Orthopaedic Surgery, Urology and Vascular/ Renal etc. General on call at the South Sector
Must have full GMC Registration and a license to practice and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Must have completed advanced pain training Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once CESR is awarded. The applicant should have completed advanced training in Chronic Pain Management. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
Pain Service- NHSGGC Pain Service is the largest Pain Service in Scotland and embraces innovation and dynamic interdisciplinary working across all clinical areas.
Involvement in management of chronic pain patients in both out-patients and day surgery setting. This will include opportunity to be involved in multi-disciplinary triage, advanced practice supervision and complex pain assessments with colleagues.
Opportunities exist to progress into working within the Neuromodulation Service and Interventional Cancer Pain Service.
The Consultant will be expected to share cover for absent colleagues on annual or study leave by prior arrangement and short term unplanned sick leave.
Supporting Professional Activities:
Audit
Involvement in Clinical Governance e.g. complaints, investigation of clinical incidents
Participation in Annual Appraisal and Job Planning
Teaching Medical students and staff
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.