Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Nurse Specialist in Pain Management

The closing date is 10 September 2025

Job summary

The Clinical Nurse Specialist in Pain Management will be expected to support the pain service and act as a clinical expert and professional resource to the professional team, and patients within the service.

The post holder will be required to be accountable and responsible for the management of patients within their care and to work in close collaboration with the lead clinician within established guidelines and protocols.

The applicant should be a registered adult nurse educated to first degree in a health related subject.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be responsible for the following:

To manage a caseload of patients with acute and chronic pain
To provide highly specialist advice on pain management
Act as a resource for health care professionals
To understand PCA, Epidurals and Nerve blocks
To undertake daily specialist ward rounds
To provide holistic assessments, plan and conduct pain treatments
To act as an advocate for patients
To participate and contribute in meetings
To be a skilled communicator and be able to work in a team

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Date posted

27 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year pa incl HCAS pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

396-7417297-GO-PB

Job locations

Kingston NHS Trust

Galsworthy road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registered Nurse
Relevant post registration course
Educated to masters level or equivalent experience

Desirable

Independent Nurse Prescriber (NIP)
Post-basic qualification in pain management (CPD) (or be willing to undertake)

Experience

Essential

Significant years of post registration nursing experience within the acute setting.
Experience of mentoring and facilitating students and other clinical staff
Previous experience of working in ITU or Theatre recovery or pain management service.
An understanding of the audit process

Desirable

Experience of audit and research

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registered Nurse
Relevant post registration course
Educated to masters level or equivalent experience

Desirable

Independent Nurse Prescriber (NIP)
Post-basic qualification in pain management (CPD) (or be willing to undertake)

Experience

Essential

Significant years of post registration nursing experience within the acute setting.
Experience of mentoring and facilitating students and other clinical staff
Previous experience of working in ITU or Theatre recovery or pain management service.
An understanding of the audit process

Desirable

Experience of audit and research

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston NHS Trust

Galsworthy road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston NHS Trust

Galsworthy road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

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