The post    SUB-SPECIALTY TRAINING PLACEMENT

Whipps Cross university Hospital and St Bartholomew’s Hospital

(2 posts)

Applications are invited for appointment to these subspecialty training placements in Pain Management on the Anaesthetics Training Programme at Whipps Cross University Hospital and St Bartholomew’s Hospital.  These posts commence in February 2011 and offer extensive training opportunities for clinicians wishing to pursue a career in Pain Management. A National Training Number (NTN) is not available for this appointment.

These posts are Specialty Training posts where all the daytime activity is spent in pain management and, subject to satisfactory completion, training in these posts may count towards CCT.  The training follows the Royal College of Anaesthetists guidelines and providing the post-holder has the British fellowship they will be eligible to apply to become a fellowship of the Faculty of Pain Medicine.  Training will be provided in all aspects of acute and chronic pain and palliative care. Involvement in the active pain research programmes will be expected.  In particular, there will be considerable opportunity to practise interventional techniques and, by arrangement, the opportunity to train in neurobehavioural / pain management programmes and implantable stimulator techniques.

The post is open to trainees who have completed at least 2 years of a Higher Specialty Training Programme in Anaesthesia or equivalent.  The posts are also open to doctors wishing to undertake post-CCST/CCT sub-specialty training, or EEA/Overseas doctors who wish to pursue part of their Higher Specialist Training in the UK. 

All candidates must be eligible for registration with the GMC. FRCA or equivalent is essential for entry to the programme. Candidates must also ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria with regards to immigration status, English language skills, and the minimum educational entry criteria for the specialty and level as set out in the person specification. Eligibility criteria must be met by the application closing date for the relevant specialty/level. Where equivalent postgraduate qualifications or experience are being offered as evidence of entry criteria, it is essential that the candidate provides confirmation from the Royal College if shortlisted for an interview. Shortlisted applicants must be able to provide evidence of their immigration status at interview.

Non UK / EEA applicants should ensure that they are aware of changes to the immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application please visit  www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk or contact the Home Office's UK Border Agency by e-mail: UKBApublicenquiries@ukba.gsi.gov.uk

The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement and/or programme has the required educational and Dean’s approval. The Training Programme is equally open to those who may, either from the outset or subsequently, wish to train flexibly or job share.  Approval must be sought from the Deanery prior to interview and this is subject to availability of suitable training placements. 

Applicants need to be aware that although trainees' preferences are considered when making decisions on placements, final decisions take into account the service needs of all sites within our training programmes. 

In the event of further training opportunities becoming available in any of the programmes managed by the London Deanery, shortlisted candidates may also be considered for these posts. 

Please note that the vacancies advertised may be subject to change prior to interview. 

For further information and an informal visit, please contact Dr Jayne Gallagher (020 7601 7518) or Dr Charles Gauci (020 8535 6885).

For further information on the London Deanery and its training programmes please visit http://www.londondeanery.ac.uk.  Application pack can be downloaded from the right top corner.

Please state reference 091/62 clearly in all communication.

Application forms will be available on the London Deanery website on 20 August 2010 at 12.00 noon British Summer Time (GMT + 1) for four weeks. Please note the timescale for the receipt of applications which is not later than 12.00 noon, British Summer Time (GMT +1) on 17 September.

Late applications will not be considered.

We are actively pursuing equal opportunities.