Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Inpatient Pain Team at Basildon Trust. You will work collaboratively with the Nurse Consultant, lead nurse, Nurse specialists and Consultant Anesthetist to provide a Trust wide service to in-patients with acute and/or chronic pain.
We are a small friendly team who are able to offer a supportive work environment with great opportunities for professional development.
Main duties of the job
You must possess strong leadership and organisational skills to support the delivery of evidence-based pain management within the hospital. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work autonomously, as well as part of a team, is essential. You will have experience in efficiently and effectively managing a caseload of patients with complex health and social care needs.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Relevant experience of managing patients requiring acute and/or chronic pain management throughout the hospital setting.
Excellent clinical assessment and decision making skills to effectively plan and evaluate pain management treatment plans.
Effective teaching skills and experience of delivering formal and informal education to both patients and the interdisciplinary team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Relevant experience of managing patients requiring acute and/or chronic pain management throughout the hospital setting.
Excellent clinical assessment and decision making skills to effectively plan and evaluate pain management treatment plans.
Effective teaching skills and experience of delivering formal and informal education to both patients and the interdisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC)
- Post-registration qualification in relevant specialty - Master's-level study or working towards
Desirable
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience within speciality as band 6 for a minimum of 2 years
- Ability to manage a complex caseload
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, ability to deal with sensitive and complex situations
- Skills in interdisciplinary working, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Desirable
- Capable of working as an integral member of a small team.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent leadership skills
- Ability to deliver specialist teaching and education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC)
- Post-registration qualification in relevant specialty - Master's-level study or working towards
Desirable
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience within speciality as band 6 for a minimum of 2 years
- Ability to manage a complex caseload
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, ability to deal with sensitive and complex situations
- Skills in interdisciplinary working, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Desirable
- Capable of working as an integral member of a small team.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent leadership skills
- Ability to deliver specialist teaching and education
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).
