Pain Specialist Mental Health Nurse

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Mental Health Nurse to join our Community based multidisciplinary team (MDT) of Physiotherapists, Nurses and Health Care Trainers. Pain management experience is desirable. Candidates to be able to demonstrate an interest in the speciality. They will work within the Community Pain Management Service to provide a person-centred approach to managing persistent pain. A qualification in independent non-medical prescribing is desirable but not essential. You will work autonomously within the service, managing a caseload of patients delivering individualised patient care. Your caseload will consist of patients with persistent pain and you will work with them to improve their quality of life by optimising their mental health. Strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care are essential. The Service works closely with the Tier 3 pain management team and the Community MSK Service. You will participate in the delivery of group pain management sessions to provide education and advice face to face and on-line. Are you passionate about pain management? Would you like the opportunity to work as part of a forward thinking, innovative team supporting people in Leeds to live a better life despite their persistent pain? Are you calm, with a high level of resilience required to work in this challenging yet fulfilling specialist field?

Main duties of the job

The role will include : Undertaking face to face and telephone assessments with patients with persistent pain- producing a jointly agreed Personalised Pain Management Plan. Using your previous Pain Management experience to support patients to achieve their Personal Pain Management goals, on a one to one and group basis. Delivering Pain Management group sessions. Working with other members of the clinical team (APP Physiotherapists, Pain Specialist Nurses, Physiotherapists, and Health Care Trainers) to support patients to live a better life with pain.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Who are we? Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring. Perks of the job Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab. Right to Work This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.