Job summary
You will be working as part of a specialist team providing expert practice and a cost effective service to patients requiring chronic and acute pain management in the hospital setting .
In line with the Trust's Strategic Plan you will provide a high quality advanced expert practice and cost-effective service to patients requiring routine and emergency care, from outpatients, pre-admission through to discharge and review at home.
The Trust aims is to provide an environment conducive to the on-going development of all staff and advancements in the quality of the service by ensuring provision of a high standard of training, teaching and clinical care within the acute setting.
To provide clinical support carrying out independently or assisting with interventional/investigational procedures in which full training has been undertaken based on clinical practice standards
Main duties of the job
Be an expert support in the continued development of the established Pain Service across the Trust .
The role encompass all aspects of chronic and acute pain for in-patients .
Provide specialist clinical pain management including advice and education to patients , carers and , carers and the multi disciplinary team.
To work with the pain service in coordinating all aspects of pain management across the Trust .
To contribute to and undertake Pain Service Clinical Audit
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- NMC/HCPC Registration
- 2 years Band 6 Experience in an Acute Area
Desirable
- MSC in pain management
- Counselling Qualification
- NMP (Non medical Prescribing)
- Consultation and Clinical Examination course
- Management Experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of IT Skills
- Evidence of good communication, negotiating and influencing skills
- Participation in Audit/Research
Desirable
- Evidence Ability to lead and role model
- Previous Service Development experience
Governance
Essential
- Be aware of Trust Vision and values
Desirable
- Awareness of National Pain guidance
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a team with shared vision
- Ability to problem solve, anticipate and plan
- Knowledge of health policy and application to practice
Desirable
- Ongoing professional devlopment
- Flexibility to meet service needs
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- NMC/HCPC Registration
- 2 years Band 6 Experience in an Acute Area
Desirable
- MSC in pain management
- Counselling Qualification
- NMP (Non medical Prescribing)
- Consultation and Clinical Examination course
- Management Experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of IT Skills
- Evidence of good communication, negotiating and influencing skills
- Participation in Audit/Research
Desirable
- Evidence Ability to lead and role model
- Previous Service Development experience
Governance
Essential
- Be aware of Trust Vision and values
Desirable
- Awareness of National Pain guidance
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a team with shared vision
- Ability to problem solve, anticipate and plan
- Knowledge of health policy and application to practice
Desirable
- Ongoing professional devlopment
- Flexibility to meet service needs
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).
