Clinical Nurse Specialist - Pain Management
Job Description
Job summary
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Band 7 (Maternity Leave Cover for 1 year fixed term)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Pain Management Service at Barts Health. You will work in conjunction with the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Anaesthetic Consultants, to deliver inpatient and outpatient Pain Services at the Royal London and St Bartholomew's Hospitals. You will work within a team of Specialist Nurses and Doctors in the delivery of acute and chronic pain management services that our patients deserve.
You will have the opportunity to further develop their specialist knowledge and skills in providing health care to selected patients referred to the inpatient Pain Management Service for specialist advice and management. This includes general surgery, orthopaedics, major trauma, complex hepatobiliary surgery, cardiothoracics, renal transplant and neurosurgery. In addition, there will be equal opportunity to develop specialist knowledge/skills in providing health care to patients referred for outpatient Pain Management and Transitional Pain including nurse-led clinics, and MDT clinics.
You must be able to demonstrate effective communication, leadership and motivational skills, and be able to work in an extended multi-disciplinary team. Flexibility with working hours is necessary in order to meet the role and the service demands.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact: lorena.warde1@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
In this role you will:
Be responsible for contributing towards the day to day operational delivery of the Pain Management Service and take responsibility for an agreed nurse-led caseload maintaining a professional approach at all times. This includes implementing and evaluating pain management initiatives, facilitating the provision of a seamless service and promoting quality, evidence-based care to patients in accordance with local and Trust policies.
Develop and participate in audit, research and educational activities related to pain management to facilitate learning and to improve the clinical service we provide.
Have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the inpatient and outpatient Pain Management Service and be willing to develop your own skills through continuing professional development.
Ensure effective communication throughout the Trust to develop and build working relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate 'best practice' in the management of patients in acute and/or chronic pain.
Demonstrates time management and organisational skills to deliver a flexible service that responds appropriately to unpredictable and challenging needs.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oR.N. (adult nurse)
- oRelevant 1st Level Degree or Significant
- oExperience in similar Band 7 Post
- oAdditional qualification in Pain Management or relevant specialty e.g. Palliative Care, Rheumatology or Rehabilitation.
Desirable
- oClinical Supervision/ mentorship qualification, E.N.B. 998 or equivalent (inc experience)
- oNurse Independent Prescriber
- oRelevant MSc, preferably in pain management
Experience
Essential
- oRecent clinical nursing experience (adult)
- oExtensive experience in Acute and Chronic Pain Management at Band 6 or above
- oExperience of nurse-led clinics
Desirable
- oExperience of Audit processes
- oParticipation in research projects
- oParticipation in quality assurance projects
- oPresentations at appropriate forum
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstand the principles of pain management including:- physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, chronic disease management and other relevant treatment options.
- oAn awareness of acute & chronic pain services and the needs of inner city populations.
- oClear understanding of the Band 7 CNS role.
- oUnderstanding of Clinical Governance issues.
- oAwareness of current NHS & professional issues
- oAwareness of relevant professional guidelines.
Desirable
- oAwareness of Clinical Supervision
- oUnderstand change management principles.
Skills
Essential
- oHigh standard of clinical skills.
- oExcellent inter-personal skills.
- oGood personal organisation skills, able to work independently & part of a team.
- oEffective teaching skills (informal & formal)
- oBasic computer skills
- oManagerial Development
Other
Essential
- oAbility to analyse & resolve problems within a caseload
- oWillingness to seek advice, when appropriate.
- oAbility to review performance & use of reflective practice for self-development.
- oEnthusiastic, able to work flexibly & personally motivated.
- oAct as a role model to staff throughout the Trust.
- oWillingness to undertake further study and training, including MSc, Nurse Independent Prescriber Qualification.
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
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR
