Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic registered children's nurse to work within the Nottingham Children's Pain Management team
The vacancy currently is available on a 6 month secondment.
The successful candidate will join a well established multidisciplinary team working collaboratively to deliver holistic and evidence based pain care across Nottingham Children Hospital.
Main duties of the job
As a 'Pain Clinical Nurse Specialist' you will play a pivotal role in assessing, managing and co-ordinating evidence-based pain management strategies across inpatient wards at Nottingham Children's Hospital.
You will work closely with paediatricians, anaesthetists,psychologists and allied health professional to ensure the best possible outcomes for your young patients.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and personal specification:
- Deliver expert nursing input into pain assessment and management plans across Nottingham Children's Hospital.
- Support the development of individualised care pathways for children and young people.
- Provide advice, training and support to nursing and medical colleagues, patients and their families.
- Contribute to the development, audit and review of clinical guidelines and pain service improvements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and personal specification:
- Deliver expert nursing input into pain assessment and management plans across Nottingham Children's Hospital.
- Support the development of individualised care pathways for children and young people.
- Provide advice, training and support to nursing and medical colleagues, patients and their families.
- Contribute to the development, audit and review of clinical guidelines and pain service improvements.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Child
- Demonstrable teaching qualification
Desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date clinical knowledge of general paediatrics
- oDemonstrate professional autonomy and exhibit effective decision making skills.
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of risk management/clinical governance.
Communication
Essential
- Evidence of supervising and mentoring other clinical staff
- Able to implement change and innovation
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Child
- Demonstrable teaching qualification
Desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date clinical knowledge of general paediatrics
- oDemonstrate professional autonomy and exhibit effective decision making skills.
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of risk management/clinical governance.
Communication
Essential
- Evidence of supervising and mentoring other clinical staff
- Able to implement change and innovation
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).