Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Anaesthetics, interest in Pain Management NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Main area Anaesthetics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract Permanent: Full time, fixed term Hours 10 sessions per week (full time) Job ref 418-M-AM-303 Site Luton & Dunstable University Hospital Town Luton Salary £113,565 - £150,565 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/08/:59 Interview date 14/09/2026 Job overview We are seeking to recruit a substantive, full-time, accredited Pain Consultant to join our department at the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The job is primarily based at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital with the possibility and opportunity to cover some pain services at the Bedford Hospital site. The successful candidate will provide clinical services in anaesthesia and perioperative care with a larger and significant participation in delivering clinical care in the Integrated Pain Service including Inpatient Pain, Outpatient Chronic Pain clinics and intervention injection lists in a team-based approach with flexibility of on calls and weekend work with mutual agreement and service demand requirements Luton and Dunstable hospital is located within easy access to central London and the Midlands. London Luton Airport is within fifteen minutes' drive from the hospital. There are many attractive villages and towns nearby like St Albans and Harpenden which has excellent schools. Main duties of the job The service uniquely offers a job planned weekly participation in integrated spinal multidisciplinary meetings constituting pain physicians, spinal surgeons, musculoskeletal radiologists, extended scope physiotherapists and other allied health professionals in addition to a weekly complex pain MDT comprising pain physicians, specialist pain nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, clinical psychologist, pain administrator and other team members that encompasses clinical triage and service development discussions. In addition, there is an opportunity to actively participate in departmental educational, audit and clinical governance framework. The trust is very actively focussed on supporting medical education and training with weekly grand rounds and participation in regional education networks. We are looking to recruit enterprising and forward-thinking applicants to support the routine services and look at the development of subspecialty pain areas such as cancer pain, pelvic pain and community pain. Successful candidate will participate in the anaesthetic 1 in 20 on call rota at the Luton site. Pain and anaesthetic sub-special interest will be supported with mutual agreement with clinical lead in integrated pain service and the clinical director in anaesthesia, respectively. Working for our organisation Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. As part of our continued response to COVID19 the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 ("the 2014 Regulations") was updated and approved by Parliament. This meant that full COVID19 vaccination would become a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from 1 April 2022 unless exempt. As this role is within scope of the current legislation COVID19 vaccination status will remain part of our routine Occupational Health check. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and your patients from the virus. If you're still unsure, you can find lots of information Detailed job description and main responsibilities The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement. The appointee will have Full UK MedicalDental registration at time of application. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Please note that the FFPMRCA examination is a desirable criteria as opposed to an essential criteria - this is incorrectly reflected on the attached person specification. Advert Closes-09.08.26 AAC Date- 14.09.26 Person specification Qualifications FRCA or equivalent Entry on the GMC Specialist On the specialty register in Anaesthesia or eligible for entry within 6 months of the interview date Appropriate training and experience in Pain Medicine MD, PhD or other postgraduate qualification (PGCert, PGDip, MSc) ALS, ATLS, EPLS instructor or equivalent FFPMRCA or equivalent Registration Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying) Clinical Effectiveness Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD. Experience of guideline appraisal Participation in relevant local audits Ability to interpret and apply clinical research Participation in relevant national audits Teaching Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students. Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course. Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills Leadership Skills Clinical Governance Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance. Personnel Circumstances Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies. Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory DBS clearance Clinical Experience Excellent all round experience of DGH work Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Anaesthetics and Advanced Airway management skills Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name Cham Warnapura Job title Consultant & Clinical Lead,Integrated Pain Service Email address Telephone number Additional information

Consultant in Anaesthetics, interest in Pain Management NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Main area Anaesthetics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract Permanent: Full time, fixed term Hours 10 sessions per week (full time) Job ref 418-M-AM-303 Site Luton & Dunstable University Hospital Town Luton Salary £113,565 - £150,565 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/08/:59 Interview date 14/09/2026 Job overview We are seeking to recruit a substantive, full-time, accredited Pain Consultant to join our department at the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The job is primarily based at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital with the possibility and opportunity to cover some pain services at the Bedford Hospital site. The successful candidate will provide clinical services in anaesthesia and perioperative care with a larger and significant participation in delivering clinical care in the Integrated Pain Service including Inpatient Pain, Outpatient Chronic Pain clinics and intervention injection lists in a team-based approach with flexibility of on calls and weekend work with mutual agreement and service demand requirements Luton and Dunstable hospital is located within easy access to central London and the Midlands. London Luton Airport is within fifteen minutes' drive from the hospital. There are many attractive villages and towns nearby like St Albans and Harpenden which has excellent schools. Main duties of the job The service uniquely offers a job planned weekly participation in integrated spinal multidisciplinary meetings constituting pain physicians, spinal surgeons, musculoskeletal radiologists, extended scope physiotherapists and other allied health professionals in addition to a weekly complex pain MDT comprising pain physicians, specialist pain nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, clinical psychologist, pain administrator and other team members that encompasses clinical triage and service development discussions. In addition, there is an opportunity to actively participate in departmental educational, audit and clinical governance framework. The trust is very actively focussed on supporting medical education and training with weekly grand rounds and participation in regional education networks. We are looking to recruit enterprising and forward-thinking applicants to support the routine services and look at the development of subspecialty pain areas such as cancer pain, pelvic pain and community pain. Successful candidate will participate in the anaesthetic 1 in 20 on call rota at the Luton site. Pain and anaesthetic sub-special interest will be supported with mutual agreement with clinical lead in integrated pain service and the clinical director in anaesthesia, respectively. Working for our organisation Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. As part of our continued response to COVID19 the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 ("the 2014 Regulations") was updated and approved by Parliament. This meant that full COVID19 vaccination would become a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from 1 April 2022 unless exempt. As this role is within scope of the current legislation COVID19 vaccination status will remain part of our routine Occupational Health check. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and your patients from the virus. If you're still unsure, you can find lots of information Detailed job description and main responsibilities The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement. The appointee will have Full UK MedicalDental registration at time of application. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Please note that the FFPMRCA examination is a desirable criteria as opposed to an essential criteria - this is incorrectly reflected on the attached person specification. Advert Closes-09.08.26 AAC Date- 14.09.26 Person specification Qualifications FRCA or equivalent Entry on the GMC Specialist On the specialty register in Anaesthesia or eligible for entry within 6 months of the interview date Appropriate training and experience in Pain Medicine MD, PhD or other postgraduate qualification (PGCert, PGDip, MSc) ALS, ATLS, EPLS instructor or equivalent FFPMRCA or equivalent Registration Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying) Clinical Effectiveness Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD. Experience of guideline appraisal Participation in relevant local audits Ability to interpret and apply clinical research Participation in relevant national audits Teaching Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students. Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course. Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills Leadership Skills Clinical Governance Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance. Personnel Circumstances Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies. Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory DBS clearance Clinical Experience Excellent all round experience of DGH work Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Anaesthetics and Advanced Airway management skills Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name Cham Warnapura Job title Consultant & Clinical Lead,Integrated Pain Service Email address Telephone number Additional information

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a substantive Consultant in Anaesthesia with an interest in Obstetrics. The post is based mainly at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital with opportunities to cover pain services at Bedford Hospital. The successful candidate will contribute to obstetric anaesthesia, labour ward management and an Acute Surgical Block development, working in a supportive, multi-disciplinary team.

Consultant in Anaesthesia with an Interest In Obsetrics NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Main area Anaesthetics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent post Hours 10 sessions per week (Full time) Job ref 418-M-AN-300 Site Luton & Dunstable University Hospital Town Luton Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/08/:59 Job overview We are seeking to recruit a substantive, full-time, Consultant to join our department at the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The job is primarily based at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital with the possibility and opportunity to cover some pain services at the Bedford Hospital site. The successful candidate will provide clinical services in anaesthesia and Obstetrics with a larger and significant participation in delivering clinical care in the Maternity Department in a team-based approach with flexibility of on calls and weekend work with mutual agreement and service demand requirements Luton and Dunstable hospital is located within easy access to central London and the Midlands. London Luton Airport is within fifteen minutes' drive from the hospital. There are many attractive villages and towns nearby like St Albans and Harpenden which has excellent schools. Closing Date: 2nd August 2026 Assessment Date: WK Commencing 24th August 2026 Interview Date: 7th September 2026 Main duties of the job The appointee will join the well-established Anaesthetics Department as part of a service development plan, where we currently have a new Acute Surgical Block (ASB) Applicants must be included in the GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthetics or be within six months of CCT accreditation. The successful applicants will provide a comprehensive high quality Anaesthesia service. The Obstetric lead is Dr Rivers. The successful applicant will join a friendly team providing the anaesthesia service for the maternity department. Our delivery rate is 5500 per year, with anaesthetists involved in the management of around half of the patients, many of whom are high risk. Consultants are job-planned to cover the labour ware and the elective caesarean section list each weekday. Antenatally, there is a weekly obstetric anaesthetic clinic, a monthly MDT and monthly joint cardiac clinic. Working for our organisation Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. As this role is within scope of the current legislation COVID19 vaccination status will remain part of our routine Occupational Health check. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and your patients from the virus. If you're still unsure, you can find lots of information Detailed job description and main responsibilities The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement. The appointee will have Full UK MedicalDental registration at time of application. Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Please note that the FFPMRCA examination is a desirable criteria as opposed to an essential criteria - this is incorrectly reflected on the attached person specification. Person specification Qualifications Medical Degree MB ChB or equivalent FFICM or equivalent Membership of an obstetric anaesthesia society (eg OAA, SOAP) Other relevant qualifications eg DICM, EDIC, FRCA, MRCP, FRCP Registration Full GMC registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences) CCT in ICM (or within 6 months of completion of CCT) CESR in ICM (must be on the specialist register at the time of application) Evidence of subspecialty training or fellowship out of region Clinical Effectiveness Knowledge and experience of Safeguarding for Children and Adults Current ALS provider status (or European equivalent) Participation in relevant national audits Implementation of evidence-based guidelines Teaching Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students. Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course. GMC registered educational supervisor Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks Ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of staff in the multidisciplinary team Leadership Skills Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level Clinical Governance Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance. Personnel Circumstances Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies. Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory DBS clearance Clinical Experience Training and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT in Intensive Care Medicine Record of regular attendance at national specialty meetings or up-to-date CPD activity related to ICM Able to take full and independent responsibility for the care of critically ill patients Use of ultrasound in critical care Accreditation in point of care ultrasound course (eg FICE or PocUS) It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name Dr Cham Warnapura Job title Clinical Director for Anaesthesia Email address Telephone number Mr David Lamming, General Manager for Anaesthetics Tel:

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a substantive Consultant in Anaesthesia with an interest in Obstetrics. The post is based mainly at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital with opportunities to cover pain services at Bedford Hospital. The successful candidate will contribute to obstetric anaesthesia, labour ward management and an Acute Surgical Block development, working in a supportive, multi-disciplinary team.

Consultant in Anaesthesia with an Interest In Obsetrics NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Main area Anaesthetics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent post Hours 10 sessions per week (Full time) Job ref 418-M-AN-300 Site Luton & Dunstable University Hospital Town Luton Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/08/:59 Job overview We are seeking to recruit a substantive, full-time, Consultant to join our department at the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The job is primarily based at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital with the possibility and opportunity to cover some pain services at the Bedford Hospital site. The successful candidate will provide clinical services in anaesthesia and Obstetrics with a larger and significant participation in delivering clinical care in the Maternity Department in a team-based approach with flexibility of on calls and weekend work with mutual agreement and service demand requirements Luton and Dunstable hospital is located within easy access to central London and the Midlands. London Luton Airport is within fifteen minutes' drive from the hospital. There are many attractive villages and towns nearby like St Albans and Harpenden which has excellent schools. Closing Date: 2nd August 2026 Assessment Date: WK Commencing 24th August 2026 Interview Date: 7th September 2026 Main duties of the job The appointee will join the well-established Anaesthetics Department as part of a service development plan, where we currently have a new Acute Surgical Block (ASB) Applicants must be included in the GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthetics or be within six months of CCT accreditation. The successful applicants will provide a comprehensive high quality Anaesthesia service. The Obstetric lead is Dr Rivers. The successful applicant will join a friendly team providing the anaesthesia service for the maternity department. Our delivery rate is 5500 per year, with anaesthetists involved in the management of around half of the patients, many of whom are high risk. Consultants are job-planned to cover the labour ware and the elective caesarean section list each weekday. Antenatally, there is a weekly obstetric anaesthetic clinic, a monthly MDT and monthly joint cardiac clinic. Working for our organisation Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. As this role is within scope of the current legislation COVID19 vaccination status will remain part of our routine Occupational Health check. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and your patients from the virus. If you're still unsure, you can find lots of information Detailed job description and main responsibilities The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement. The appointee will have Full UK MedicalDental registration at time of application. Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Please note that the FFPMRCA examination is a desirable criteria as opposed to an essential criteria - this is incorrectly reflected on the attached person specification. Person specification Qualifications Medical Degree MB ChB or equivalent FFICM or equivalent Membership of an obstetric anaesthesia society (eg OAA, SOAP) Other relevant qualifications eg DICM, EDIC, FRCA, MRCP, FRCP Registration Full GMC registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences) CCT in ICM (or within 6 months of completion of CCT) CESR in ICM (must be on the specialist register at the time of application) Evidence of subspecialty training or fellowship out of region Clinical Effectiveness Knowledge and experience of Safeguarding for Children and Adults Current ALS provider status (or European equivalent) Participation in relevant national audits Implementation of evidence-based guidelines Teaching Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students. Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course. GMC registered educational supervisor Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks Ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of staff in the multidisciplinary team Leadership Skills Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level Clinical Governance Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance. Personnel Circumstances Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies. Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory DBS clearance Clinical Experience Training and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT in Intensive Care Medicine Record of regular attendance at national specialty meetings or up-to-date CPD activity related to ICM Able to take full and independent responsibility for the care of critically ill patients Use of ultrasound in critical care Accreditation in point of care ultrasound course (eg FICE or PocUS) It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name Dr Cham Warnapura Job title Clinical Director for Anaesthesia Email address Telephone number Mr David Lamming, General Manager for Anaesthetics Tel: