Consultant Anaesthetist special interest in Chronic Pain Medicine

Position: Consultant Anaesthetist with special interest in Chronic Pain Medicine

Consultant Anaesthetist with special interest in Chronic Pain Medicine

Job at Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Job Summary

This is a 10 Programmed Activities (PA's) post including on call duties and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA's). With mutual agreement it can be extended to 12 PAs. At The Royal Wolverhampton Hospital there is also extensive elective and emergency theatre activity, so wide experience in general anaesthesia for a variety of surgical disciplines is essential. Full specialist registration with the GMC and possession of the FRCA (or equivalent) are requirements of the post.

Main

Duties

The post holder is expected to participate in the general on call anaesthesia service covering both New Cross Hospital and Cannock Chase Hospital.

Job Details

• Date posted: 09 December 2025
• Pay scheme:
  Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade:
  Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full-time
• Reference number: 225-DIV
• Job location:
  
  New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP

Job responsibilities

See attached job description for full list of duties and responsibilities for Chronic Pain consultant.

Person Specification Essential

• Educational
  
  Qualifications:
  
  CCT in anaesthesia (within 6 months of interview), FRCA or equivalent, at least 6 months advanced training in Regional Anaesthesia or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Comprehensive experience in anaesthesia for DGH-type surgical specialties.

Desirable

• MRCP or equivalent. ALS certification (or equivalent).
• Comprehensive, recent experience in anaesthesia relevant to job plan e.g. advanced airway/ regional blocks.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

• Employer name:
  Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
• Address:
  New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP
• Website:

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