Job overview

An opportunity has arisen within The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for Consultants in Pain Management to lead the development of a world class pain service at one of the leading specialist hospitals in the United Kingdom. The Pain Management Service will be integral to patient recovery, functioning as a key element of perioperative care, non-surgical treatment pathways, and complex rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Consultant Anaesthetist with a Special Interest in Pain Management to take on the role of Clinical Lead in our expanding multidisciplinary pain service. This post is part of a newly funded establishment to include Pain Specialists, Clinical Nurse specialists, Specialist Physiotherapists, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and administrative support.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of pain care in one of the UK’s foremost specialist orthopaedic hospitals. The successful applicant will lead a modern, collaborative service working closely with expert pain nurses, specialist physiotherapists, a clinical psychologist, and surgical teams across the Trust. The role focuses on the development of patient-centred pathways, interventional pain procedures, and embedding a biopsychosocial model in musculoskeletal and post-surgical pain management.

We are seeking an enthusiastic clinician with experience in leadership, service innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration, who is committed to high-quality care, teaching, and research.

Working for our organisation

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment. 

Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. 

We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities – including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.

The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.

We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.