Consultant Anesthesiologist Pain Medicine

Role Overview

Consultant Anesthesiologist Pain Medicine at SEHA HOSPITALS.

Role Purpose

To deliver specialized, evidence-based care in the management of acute, chronic, and cancer-related pain using interventional and non-interventional techniques. The Consultant will lead multidisciplinary approaches to pain relief and functional restoration, ensuring high standards of patient-centered care in line with SEHA protocols and international guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Management

• Evaluate and manage patients with complex pain conditions, including neuropathic, musculoskeletal, postoperative, and cancer-related pain.
• Develop individualized treatment plans integrating pharmacologic, physical, psychological, and procedural interventions.
• Ensure the safe administration of anesthetics and sedation when required for pain procedures.
• Monitor treatment outcomes, document procedures, and ensure accurate, timely entries in SEHA's electronic health records system.

Interventional Procedures

• Perform interventional pain procedures such as nerve blocks, epidural injections, facet joint injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, and intrathecal therapies.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with departments such as orthopedics, neurology, oncology, palliative care, and rehabilitation in a multidisciplinary setting.

Clinical Leadership & Education

• Lead and participate in inpatient and outpatient pain clinics, case reviews, and pain boards.
• Supervise and educate junior doctors, residents, and allied health professionals in pain management principles.

Quality & Governance

• Contribute to research, quality improvement initiatives, and the development of clinical guidelines for pain management within SEHA.
• Adhere to infection control, patient safety, radiation safety, and regulatory compliance as per DOH and SEHA standards.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Certification

• Basic Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Completion of residency in Anesthesiology and fellowship in Anesthesiology.
• CCT UK, Arab Board, American Board, or any Western Board Certification in Anesthesiology with subspecialty training in Pain Medicine (for example ABA, FIPP, FRCA with Pain Medicine subspecialty, or equivalent).
• Valid DOH Consultant License in Anesthesiology with Pain Management, or eligibility to obtain it.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years post-specialty certification experience as a Consultant in Anesthesiology with focused practice in Pain Medicine.
• Demonstrated clinical competence in interventional pain procedures and multidisciplinary pain care models.