Consultant in Pain ManagementNHS

Job summary

To cover all medical aspects of pain medicine within Pain services across HIOWFHT as a team that can be safely delivered remotely and provide leadership and support to the wider multidisciplinary team. It is expected that exact arrangement of sessions will be agreed between the consultants and cover provided flexibly. Close co-operation is essential. The Pain Consultant will provide expert clinical advice and Guidance and specialist care for patients with persistent pain within a community setting. The role ensures the highest standards of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, while supporting integrated care across primary, secondary, and community services.

Main duties of the job

*Maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of patients with persistent pain.

*Deliver specialist remote outpatient care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.

*Deliver evidence-based opinions on diagnosis, utilising imaging and other investigations where appropriate, either directly with patients or in clinical meetings.

*Offer expert advice on imaging, pathology, and complex differential diagnoses.

*Support medication management

*Provide telephone or electronic clinical management of patients as required.

*Ensure accurate clinical documentation and informed consent processes.

*Manage referrals, provide triage, advice, and guidance, and oversee discharge planning.

*Deliver outpatient services remotely for people with persistent pain

Job description

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.