Consultant in Acute and Pain Medicine

NHS Scotland; Perth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is offering a unique fixed-term position for a Consultant in Acute and Pain Medicine at Perth Royal Infirmary. The role combines inpatient care with a specialization in pain management and includes opportunities for training, research, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess MRCP and be on the GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine.
• Experience in Pain Medicine is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inpatient General Internal Medicine and Acute Medical Receiving.
• Participate in postgraduate training, education, and collaborative research.
• Contribute to the Pain Team providing both inpatient and outpatient services.

Skills

Clinical Expertise

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

MRCP

GMC Specialist Register

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Consultant in Acute and Pain Medicine, Perth

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Perth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

FIXED TERM CONSULTANT in GENERAL & ACUTE INTERNAL MEDICINE (GIM & AIM) WITH SPECIAL INTEREST IN PAIN MEDICINE

Applications are invited for a unique position, which combines General and Acute (Internal) Medicine in Perth Royal Infirmary with a special interest in Pain Medicine, working with the Tayside Pain Service. This a new post to supplement our current model of inpatient General Internal Medicine and Acute Medical Receiving.

We are looking for a new colleague to help us deliver excellent medical care to our vibrant District General Hospital. Perth Royal Infirmary has a 1 in 12 Acute Medical Receiving rota which includes weekend and overnight on-call. In addition, the successful applicant will take part in postgraduate training and education along with opportunities to collaborate in research, and quality improvement.

The successful applicant will contribute to inpatient General Internal Medicine inpatients in Perth Royal Infirmary. This is delivered as 2 weeks G(I)M 'hot' blocks.

In addition, the successful applicant will join the Pain Team consisting of consultants in Pain Medicine and Anaesthesia and a multidisciplinary team providing both inpatient and outpatient services and linking closely with the Acute Palliative Care Unit.

The post will be approximately a 50:50 split between Acute & General Medicine and Pain Medicine.

Candidates should possess MRCP and be on the GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of CCT or CESR (CP) at the time of interview for the post. Evidence of interest/experience in Pain Medicine is also essential.

Informal enquiries are welcome by contacting Dr Helen Elder, Clinical Director (Unscheduled Medicine), Consultant Physician at [emailprotected] or Dr Mudher Al-Khairalla, Clinical Lead Perth Royal Infirmary, Consultant Respiratory Physician at [emailprotected] regarding Acute & General Medicine.

For enquiries regarding Pain Medicine please contact Dr William Anderson, Clinical Director (Specialist Services), Consultant Physician at [emailprotected] or Dr Gail Gillespie, Clinical Lead for Pain Medicine Services at [emailprotected]