Neuromodulation Fellow

Job summary

Neuromodulation Fellow

Applications are invited for the position of post CCT Clinical Fellow in Neuromodulation and Pain for a fixed term of six to twelve months. The applicant could be from anaesthesia or neurosurgical background and completed specialist training from UK / Ireland. The post involves working between the James Cook University Hospital and the Friarage Hospital for the Pain Management service as a part of the directorate of neurosciences.

The Pain Management Service offers a full range of chronic pain services. Specialist services include Neuromodulation, Intrathecal Drug Delivery, Pelvic-urogenital pain, Paediatric Pain, Cancer Pain, CRPS, Spasticity and headache clinics. Most interventional pain procedures are performed except craniofacial interventions. Other pain services include an outpatient pain management program, medication optimisation, physiotherapy, and psychology.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence after July 2024 and should have full registration with the General Medical Council, evidence of CCT and preferably have completed Advanced Pain Training in Pain Management. Advanced Pain Training is not required for Neurosurgical trainees. We can be flexible with the date of commencement.

Main duties of the job

The Neuromodulation team consists of 3 pain consultants and 2 consultant neurosurgeon, 1 clinical psychologist supported by a team of nurse specialists in Pain Management, including 2 full time neuromodulation nurse specialists as well as physiotherapy. 2 Full time research nurses collaborate with the clinical team to conduct studies with a specific focus on neuromodulation. Currently about 120 patients per year receive a trial of spinal cord stimulation. About 25 new intrathecal drug delivery pumps are implanted per year. The department uses all the neuromodulation technologies currently available in the UK.

The post holder may have the opportunity to provide unsupervised anaesthetic sessions during evenings and weekends / neurosurgical on calls. Additional hours are available in the anaesthetics / neurosurgery department on negotiation and with the agreement of the applicant.

Research experience is desirable but not essential. The post holder will be encouraged to participate in the ongoing research studies, develop their own ideas and explore a postgraduate academic qualification. Pay band will be on the Specialty Registrar scale according to experience.

About us

The Trust is situated in the North East of England, close to the North Yorkshire Moors.

The quality of life for professionals and their families in the North East of England is good with easy access to attractive countryside and beaches, a choice of highly rated schools and good travel access to the north and Scotland, the Lake District or the south by road, rail or air.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

General Training & Qualifications

Essential

The appointee must have FRCA/FRCS (or equivalent) and have full registration with the General Medical Council. The appointee should be post CCT in anaesthesia / Neurosurgery by time of appointment. Applicants with anaesthesia background should have completed specialist training in pain medicine and must have or be working towards FFPMRCA.

Experience

Essential

The appointee must have completed advanced training in pain medicine recognised by the Faculty of Pain Medicine, Royal College of Anaesthetists/ College of Anaesthetists in Ireland or equivalent training at the time of interviews. Neurosurgical trainees would be exempt from this requirement

Research

Desirable

The appointee will be encouraged to actively participate in research

Personal Attributes

Essential

excellent communication skills work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

understanding of current NHS management

Clinical Audit

Essential

actively participate in clinical audit

Desirable

expected to maintain and update their skills and knowledge through appropriate continuing medical education

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