GP with Extended Role in Pain Management

Job summary

• To provide all medical aspects of pain management.
• Support the wider multidisciplinary team using our biopsychosocial approach.
• To work as an expert autonomous practitioner in an advanced clinical position.
• Responsible fortriaging referrals and for advanced assessment including referral forappropriate investigations.
• To be able to diagnose, where possible, and plan further management ofpersistentpain.
• To be able to collaborate with colleagues in the MDT and within SFT to plan, deliver and evaluate all aspects of the patient journey.
• To be able to collaborate with external colleagues to plan shared care.

Main duties of the job

• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Signpost to resources within Primary care and be a closer link between the team and primary care.
• Be accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in your care and take referrals from GPs addressed to aConsultant.
• Outpatient clinics, with consultant supervision whereappropriate
• Usehighly complexanalytical skills to interpret a variety of factors in a patient's presentation, including referral details,investigations and clinical findings.
• Decide management plan for patient to ensure the best outcome, whilst balancing the demands of the treatment on the patient, the preferences and complexities of the patient and Trust efficiency
• Work collaboratively with patients to agree management plans including resources within Pain Management and Primary Care.
• Keep patients, referrers and Primary Care practitioners informed of agreed plans,progressand future possibilities.
• Maintain professional standards and obligations as set out from time to time bythe General Medical Council (GMC) andcomply with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice'.
• Attendance at regular MDT meetings.
• Clinical supervision andteachingofresidentdoctorsin pain training.
• Potential to developcommunity-basedclinics.
• Potential to train in and provide non-invasivepain management interventions

About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job description
Job responsibilities
Communications

• We treat our patients, theirfamiliesand our staff with dignity and respect. We communicate with everyone in a clear and open way.
• Ensure patient treatment plans are communicated effectively to patients, carers, and other relevant colleagues.
• Ensure excellent and clear documentation in patient records
• Effective communication with the MDT team and admin teams around the planning of clinical activity

Management & Service Development

• In conjunction with the Head of Service /Specialty Manager, Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in developing & implementing new ways of working in line with modernisation principles and fit for the future.
• In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency

Supervision

• The post holder will beallocatedclinician supervision time, from a named consultant pain specialist.

Planning and organising

• Prioritise workload efficiently and safely
• Effective planning and organizing of patient treatments and diagnostic examinations

Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial Resources

• Ensure use ofconsumables are available within the trust andprocuredvia trust contracts
• Ensure any proposed new equipmenttrials,are taken through theappropriate governanceprocess prior to use and that a full financial evaluation is included
• Contribute ideas and initiatives aimed at cost improvements within the service

Responsibility for Policy

• Ensure that any incidents are reportedimmediatelyto Clinical Governancein accordance with, for example, COSHH regulations, Health, and Safety at Work Act, and RIDDOR
• Ensure that all staff implement and adhere toall policies and standard operating procedures, which embed the safety of all patients and staff, including the adherence toNatSSIPSandLocSSIPS
• To adhere to policies and guidelines of the Trust
• Toparticipatein relevant audit and quality assurance processes
• To attend M&M reviews and Departmental Governance meetings

Responsibilities for Human Resources and Leadership

• Maintain confidentiality of staff and patients
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written, and verbal,maintainingprofessional standards expected across all platforms of social media and IT usage
• Lead by example to ensuretimelyand effective communication with patients, staff, relatives, and carers in relation to care issues
• Responsible for providing leadership torelevantmembers of the clinical team
• Educational / Clinical supervisory duties as required by the role

Responsibilities for data and information resources

• To take part in the Information Management and Technology (IM&T) Strategy of the Trust and ensure handwritten and electronic patient records are stored securely andmaintainedfor all aspects of patient care
• To complete relevant medical records as per policies and procedures using electronic systems

Physical Skills and Effort

• Requires technical skills to perform clinical procedures
• Appropriately use clinical equipment to carry out the job role
• Use of physical effort to carry out the demands of the job role
• To be able to receive and send emails and correctly and efficiently use all necessary Trust IT applications.
• Take allappropriate measuresto protect oneself and others by wearing theappropriate levelof PPE

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• Entry on the GMC GP Register
• MBBS or equivalent

Research/Quality Improvement
Essential

• Familiar with quality improvement methodologies and/or research
• Active interest in research and commitment to clinical innovation

Desirable

• Participation in committee work, organising meetings, conferences, workshops

Experience
Essential

• Experience in the Assessment and Management of Persistent Pain Conditions
• Experience of teaching and a commitment to life-long learning and continued professional development

Desirable

• Formal qualifications in Pain Management
• Experience / interest in service modernisation and improvement
• Interest in Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching. Experience of teaching medical and other staff
• Post Graduate qualification in medical education

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).