Consultant Anesthesiologist – Pain Medicine

About the role

The Consultant Anesthesiologist – Pain Medicine will provide specialist, evidence‑based care for patients suffering from acute, chronic and cancer‑related pain. Working within SEHA’s multidisciplinary network, the role focuses on delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred pain management using both interventional and non‑interventional techniques.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and treat complex pain conditions, including neuropathic, musculoskeletal, postoperative and cancer‑related pain.
• Perform interventional procedures such as nerve blocks, epidural and facet joint injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation and intrathecal therapies.
• Develop individualized treatment plans that combine pharmacologic, physical, psychological and procedural interventions.
• Collaborate with orthopedics, neurology, oncology, palliative care and rehabilitation teams.
• Ensure safe administration of anesthetics and sedation for pain procedures.
• Lead inpatient and outpatient pain clinics, case reviews and pain boards.
• Document procedures and outcomes accurately in SEHA’s electronic health records.
• Supervise and mentor junior doctors, residents and allied health staff.
• Participate in research, quality improvement and guideline development.
• Maintain compliance with infection control, radiation safety and regulatory standards.

Required profile

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and residency in Anaesthesiology.
• Fellowship or subspecialty training in Pain Medicine (CCT UK, Arab Board, American Board or equivalent).
• Valid DOH Consultant License in Anaesthesiology with Pain Management (or eligibility).
• Minimum 5 years post‑specialty experience as a Consultant in Anaesthesiology with a focus on Pain Medicine.
• Proven competence in interventional pain procedures and multidisciplinary care.

Required skills

• Performing nerve blocks
• Epidural and facet joint injections
• Radiofrequency ablation
• Spinal cord stimulation
• Intrathecal therapy administration
• Anesthetic and sedation delivery
• Use of electronic health record systems
• Infection control and radiation safety practices