Sister/Charge Nurse- Pain Management
The closing date is 05 May 2026
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 (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Details
Date posted
17 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
381-SS-7504002
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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