Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 11 February 2026

Job summary

This role provides high-quality clinical care and support to patients within the Inpatient Pain Management Service. Working closely with the Specialist Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist, the post-holder will contribute to the delivery and development of specialist nursing interventions that enhance patient comfort, safety, and outcomes.

The role also acts as a key resource for the multidisciplinary team, offering clinical guidance, support, and expertise to ensure consistent, evidence-based pain management across the service.

Main duties of the job

Clinical:Manage a defined caseload of patients with support from the Band 7 CNS, providing specialist advice and clinical expertise to patients, families, and staff. Undertake comprehensive assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions. Coordinate patient care pathways to optimise outcomes under senior supervision.

Leadership:Contribute to the education and development of staff within the clinical area and participate in service reviews and audit activities.

Education:Provide formal and informal teaching to the multidisciplinary team and students. Maintain personal professional development in accordance with NMC standards.

Research & Quality:Support local audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring clinical practice reflects current evidence and national guidance.

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.

Date posted

28 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-TAC-SO-6230

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC PIN Number
Teaching and Mentoring course/experience

Desirable

Non-Medical prescribing qualification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Post-registration experience minimum of 2 years
Experience with pain management devices used in post-operative surgery

Communication skills

Essential

Skills in interdisciplinary working, excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
Excellent communication skills

Desirable

Presenting skills, willing to teach groups of staff in formal situations

Personal and development

Essential

Able to work on own initiative being adaptable to changing situations
Prioritisation skills, time management and ability to work in small team.

Physical requirements

Essential

General good health for the demands of the post

IT Skills

Essential

I.T skills required: word, Power Point/Excel

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC PIN Number
Teaching and Mentoring course/experience

Desirable

Non-Medical prescribing qualification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Post-registration experience minimum of 2 years
Experience with pain management devices used in post-operative surgery

Communication skills

Essential

Skills in interdisciplinary working, excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
Excellent communication skills

Desirable

Presenting skills, willing to teach groups of staff in formal situations

Personal and development

Essential

Able to work on own initiative being adaptable to changing situations
Prioritisation skills, time management and ability to work in small team.

Physical requirements

Essential

General good health for the demands of the post

IT Skills

Essential

I.T skills required: word, Power Point/Excel

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)