Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a senior neuromodulation nurse position within our Neuromodulation Service at Barts Health. You will work in conjunction with the Neuromodulation Consultants, Specialist Clinical Psychologist, Research Co-ordinators, Lead Pain Clinical Nurse Specialist to deliver safe and efficient care of neuromodulation patients across various sites at Barts Health. You will work within a highly experienced multidisciplinary team in the delivery of high quality, evidence-based pain management that our patients deserve.
The post holder will have the opportunity to lead on the development and coordination of a high-quality Neuromodulation Service across the Trust, through utilisation of your specialist knowledge and skills in providing expert health care to patients referred to the Neuromodulation Service. You will liaise with neuromodulation company representatives to organise and run reprogramming clinics for patients and set up study days with stakeholders and other specialists in the field. In addition, there will be learning opportunities to further develop specialist knowledge and skills to provide high quality neuromodulation care to patients in the Neuromodulation Service.
You must be able to demonstrate effective communication, leadership, and motivational skills, and be able to work in an extended multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
This is a great opportunity for a highly experienced, specialist band 7 neuromodulation clinical nurse specialist to develop into a Lead Neuromodulation Clinical Nurse Specialist, band 8a role This progression will be measured against this job description.
Band 8a acquisition will be evaluated after meeting competencies from the job description.
The post holder will:
Be responsible for professionally leading, coordinating and developing a high-quality nursing Neuromodulation Service across the Trust. You will be responsible for developing standards, policies, and pathways for clinical improvement, maintain an overview of governance, and identify trends for service improvement. You will also lead on audit, research and education relevant to the service.
You will be responsible for contributing to towards the day-to-day co-ordination and operational delivery of the Neuromodulation Service at Barts Health. This role plays a key part in ensuring that the highly complex pathways involved in delivering our neuromodulation service are safe and efficient. This will be monitored within an established governance framework.
In collaboration with the neuromodulation consultants, you will take responsibility for patients passing through the neuromodulation service, maintaining a professional approach at all times whilst ensuring that you are accessible to patients.
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.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description
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.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
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.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in working in neuromodulation at band 7.
- Experience in working within a chronic pain service.
- Experience of nurse-led and reprogramming clinics
- Experience of quality assurance projects
- Experience of audit and data collection and analysis
- Knowledge/evidence of change management.
- Evidence of service planning and development.
Skills
Essential
- Established leadership and interpersonal skills
- Effective multi-disciplinary team working and management of interdisciplinary groups and meetings.
- Conflict management and resolution
Desirable
- Experience in delivering teaching and public presentation skills (informal / formal)
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of chronic pain services and the needs of inner-city populations
- Knowledge and experience of pain management principles (inc. anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and chronic disease management).
- Clear understanding of the Band 7 clinical nurse specialist role
- Understanding of clinical governance structures
- Awareness of current NHS and professional issues
- Awareness of relevant professional guidelines
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant MSc in pain management (or in process)
- Specialist training to Master's level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- University accredited Neuromodulation course
- Independent Non-medical prescriber
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in working in neuromodulation at band 7.
- Experience in working within a chronic pain service.
- Experience of nurse-led and reprogramming clinics
- Experience of quality assurance projects
- Experience of audit and data collection and analysis
- Knowledge/evidence of change management.
- Evidence of service planning and development.
Skills
Essential
- Established leadership and interpersonal skills
- Effective multi-disciplinary team working and management of interdisciplinary groups and meetings.
- Conflict management and resolution
Desirable
- Experience in delivering teaching and public presentation skills (informal / formal)
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of chronic pain services and the needs of inner-city populations
- Knowledge and experience of pain management principles (inc. anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and chronic disease management).
- Clear understanding of the Band 7 clinical nurse specialist role
- Understanding of clinical governance structures
- Awareness of current NHS and professional issues
- Awareness of relevant professional guidelines
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant MSc in pain management (or in process)
- Specialist training to Master's level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- University accredited Neuromodulation course
- Independent Non-medical prescriber
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).
