Job summaryWe are excited to invite applications for the post of Locum Consultant Anaesthetist with a specialist interest in pain management at Kingston Hospital NHS foundation Trust. We are a friendly and dynamic department with over 30 consultants, 5 of whom have a special interest in Chronic Pain management.
Kingston Hospital Pain Clinic is a well-established team of Consultants, Psychologists and Physiotherapists. We have an Acupuncturist, 2 Pain Specialist Nurses and an Alexander Technique Teacher as well as a dedicated Administrative Team.
Main duties of the jobWe are looking for highly motivated individual with a special interest in chronic pain to join our thriving department. You should have completed advanced training in Chronic Pain management and preferably passed FFPMRCA or equivalent in Pain Medicine. We would like to see strong evidence of involvement in quality improvement projects and research, to support the department in these areas. Involvement in teaching and training, is also highly desirable.
About usKingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.
JD has been approved by the Royal College of Anaesthetists.
Interview date TBC - fixed term post 12 months.
DetailsDate posted: 20 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 396-2897-MS
Job locations: Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust, Galsworthy Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 7QB, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesFor further information regarding the Job Description and Personal Specification please review the attached.
Applicants are invited and encouraged to contact one of the following to discuss the job in more detail:
Mohamed Qureshi - Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics mohammed.qureshi3@nhs.net
Appointments can be arranged by contacting Ann OToole or Robyn Hollins, Office Administrators, on 020 8934 2272/4.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Full GMC Registration (or eligibility to obtain).
- FRCA or equivalent
- CCT in Anaesthesia and on GMC's Specialist Register; or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
- Achieved competencies of RCoA advanced pain training or equivalent
Desirable- D/FFPMRCA or equivalent in pain medicine
- Competency in regional anaesthesia
Clinical ExperienceEssential- Current wide range of experience in Chronic pain
- Expertise in interventional pain medicine
Desirable- Advanced airway management skills
Experience in TeachingEssential- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
Desirable- Completed "Train the Trainers" course or equivalent
Experience in AuditEssential- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable- Relevant publication in peer-reviewed journals
Personal QualitiesEssential- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
Desirable- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience in ResearchEssential- Ability to critically appraise research papers and apply to clinical practice
Desirable- Relevant publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
