Clinical Nurse Specialist in Pain Management
Job Description
Job summary
The post is advertised as a band 7. However, applicants who do not currently meet the skills and competences for the band 7 role, are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under annex 21 rules supported by a development plan for 3 years.
Do you have an interest in pain management and want to improve patient care?
We will provide mentorship, education and strive to improve your practice and knowledge.
The post holder will be part of the Musculoskeletal Early Intervention Service who care for outpatients with musculoskeletal pain (of 18 months duration or less) who are based at Chirk Hospital. We are an MDT Service.
Main duties of the job
The ability to assess complex needs of patients using the biopsychosocial model. The post holder will work independently and as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, using evidence based practice within the area of speciality. The ability to lead, motivate and develop others in pain management.
If this sounds like you, please contact the team on 03000 859956 to arrange an informal conversation with one of the MDT Clinicians.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with Nursing & Midwifery Council
- Post registration experience working either within the clinical speciality or relevant post qualifying nursing role
- Working towards or commitment to working towards a relevant post-graduate degree to be completed within an agreed timeframe
- Diploma level training or demonstrable CPD in speciality area or relevant post qualifying nursing role
Desirable
- Obtained or working towards relevant post graduate degree in pain management
- Demonstrates ability to support the development of nursing standards and quality initiatives
- Demonstrates teaching, mentoring and assessing skills
- Module or qualification in pain management
- Demonstrate involvement in research that has changed nursing practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience and credibility as a professional resource in pain management e.g link nurse or related specialist area
- Networking effectively in area of specialty/practice or related specialist area
- Demonstrate ability to articulate evidence based nursing advice to a Multi-disciplinary Team
- Post registration practice within defined scope of clinical speciality/practice or related specialist aera
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate skills in nursing leadership e.g management of a ward/team/caseload
- Ability to assess complex needs of patient relevant to speciality practice
- Work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team using evidence practice in area of speciality or related specialist area
- Initiate health promotion activities to encourage productive health behaviours and foster the strengths and potential of patients and staff.
- Be a professional leader and role model with proven ability to inspire, motivate and develop others in areas of speciality
- IT skills, eg microsoft, word
- Be champions for and promote the profession of nursing
Desirable
- Health board clinical databases eg PIMS, WPAS
- Apply speciality assessment skills, initiate appropriate clinical interventions and evaluate outcomes in area of practice
- Undertaken a post qualification prescribing course
- Demonstrates ability to advise on use of prescription medications including analgesics
Knowledge
Essential
- Current issues for nursing and health in Wales
- Current government policies, codes, guidelines and legislation impacting on pain management including local and national pain guidelines
- Current nursing professional standards and codes
- BCUHB objectives and goals
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Proficient time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
- Capability of working in a collaborative and multi-disciplinary environment
- Commitment to continuous quality improvement
- Ability to make autonomous decisions in line with level of knowledge and experience for the post
- Demonstrates leadership qualities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Croesnewydd Road
Wrexham
LL13 7TD
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
