Sister/Charge Nurse- Pain Management
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Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and reliable person to join our innovative, forward-thinking pain service.
The service covers all aspects of pain management and key responsibilities will include:
- Acute pain ward rounds
- Pain MDT clinics
- Teaching
- Audit and research
The ideal candidate will be a first level nurse, Band 6, with at least two years' recent experience in an acute environment and working with patients with specific pain management needs.
You will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as be able to demonstrate experience of dealing with people from a variety of backgrounds. Evidence of teaching skills is also essential.
In return we will offer you an extremely friendly, supportive working environment, which strongly encourages and assists personal and professional development, allowing an insight into specialty-based practice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with the Clinical Nurse Specialists and Clinical Lead Nurse for Pain Management across the Trust to ensure that all patients, relatives and staff have access to speciality care support during the patient pathway.
The post holder will work towards the development of the service in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Lead Nurse , Clinicians and other service users.
The post holder will contribute to influencing all aspects of care and management of patients within the speciality.
The post holder will promote the delivery of high quality, clinically effective care, prioritising and utilising research in every day practice.
The post holder will provide specialist advice and plan the management of patients with complex care needs. In addition they will equip the primary carer with the required skills and knowledge, so that the highest standards of care can be made available to the maximum number of patients.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, part of the duties required for this role will be at the MMUH.
The new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives
Details
Date posted
12 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
381-SS-6920554
Job locations
SWB NHS Trust
Dudley Road
Birmingham
B18 7QH
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
SWB NHS Trust
Dudley Road
Birmingham
B18 7QH
Employer's website
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