Pain Specialist Nurse - band 6

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical practice:

To work with the multi-disciplinary team to provide optimum pain relief and symptom management and to provide a high level of nursing care to patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting.

To take responsibility for the clinical care of patients by providing comprehensive assessment, planning and evaluation in all aspects of pain management with the support of senior pain team colleagues.

To provide advice on pain and symptom management to medical and surgical teams across the trust.

To act as a resource, under supervision or independently, dependant on experience on all aspects of pain and symptom control, using current research to underpin clinical practice.

• Daily review of postoperative patients receiving continuous epidural pain relief, patient control analgesia, local anaesthetic infusions, regional blocks and other patients who have undergone major surgery or those highlighted to the pain team via the referral process.

To provide medical and surgical teams with individualised pain management plans for all acute and chronic pain inpatient referrals with the support as required from senior colleagues. This should include advice on appropriate pharmacological management, including dosages and information on non-pharmacological techniques. If appropriate this will include the ability to prescribe medications as a non-medical prescriber.

• The post holder will be expected to be involved in the treatment of patients suffering from pain which is acute and chronic in an inpatient and outpatient setting.

To participate in the provision of trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and acupuncture in outpatient nurse led clinics if required with appropriate training and support.

• The post holder will also participate in the planning, development and delivery of the trust wide pain service.

Ability to develop clinical understanding and practice with effective assessment skills and to develop advanced assessment skills appropriate to pain management role.

Be able to demonstrate the ability to work at level 6 (proficient) within the RCN pain KSF for the nursing team.

Education, Training & Development

To support staff education in clinical skills in managing pain.

Working alongside the senior pain specialist nurse and lead pain nurse to facilitate learning in practice, applying theory and research / evidence to practice.

To contribute to the organisation of the teaching of nursing and other disciplines in the practice setting and participate in practice based teaching appropriate to pain management role.

Assess nursing staffs and other allied health care professionals application of theoretical knowledge to clinical practice in relation to pain management to ensure quality of care and safe practice.

To assist in the teaching of pain link nurses to promote best practice in pain management.

Be actively involved in the trust delivery of induction programmes in relation to pain management and the training of invasive methods of pain control.

Management Responsibilities

To assist in the maintenance of effective resource management.

To attend or participate in appropriate meetings or sub-group.

To maintain records of clinical training activity.

To adhere to procedures related to the reporting of clinical incidents and drug errors via the reporting systems.

To uphold the tenets of clinical governance.

To always communicate effectively and maintain a harmonious working environment.

With other members of the pain team evaluate patient feedback and support the modification/change/development of the service in response.

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Professional and Legal Responsibilities

Ensures own and others practice is in line with NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.

To be conversant with policies and procedures relating to infection control, cardiac arrest, fire, major incident and health and safety.

To report all accidents and complaints in accordance with agreed policies and assist in investigations of complaints and accidents as required.

• Ensures own and others professional/educational/training needs are identified and maintains own and others mandatory and professional updating in order to maintain clinical and professional credibility.

Maintain professional portfolio and take responsibility for self-development through the appraisal system and work towards completing agreed personal development plan.

Maintain clinical study to fulfil professional registration and show evidence of continuing professional development pertaining to pain management.

Research and Audit

With all members of the pain team fosters an environment where practice is research/ evidenced based and participates in undertaking audit to ensure that this is effective.

Participate in clinical audit and research including patient feedback and incorporate results into practice development.

Promote the use of research and evidence based practice enabling staff to question their approach to pain management.

Utilise research findings in the delivery of teaching and patient care and disseminate relevant research to wards and departments.

Care and Compassion

The post holder must be able to actively demonstrate and proactively deliver effective and personal care, which is safe for the patients, in a calm and compassionate manner to every patient, every time. This should be at the core of all planning which actively involves the patient and where appropriate, their relatives /carers. With the ability to escalate areas of inter-professional and multiagency care concerns to the ward manager, matron or Deputy/Chief Nurse in a timely manner.

Person Specification

Written expression

Essential

• Ability to complete application form as required
• Additional information to have a focus on pain
• Full and comprehensive job history

Desirable

• Previous experience in a pain role noted within job roles.
• Experience of taking a comprehensive patient assessment

Experience and communication

Essential

• Link Nurse for pain or experienced pain nurse
• Qualified nurse registered with the NMC
• Work experience of patients with pain that is both surgical and chronic
• Willingness to undertake non-medical prescribing qualification
• Willingness to work flexibly
• Evidence of career development, willingness to learn
• Ability to present to a small/large group

Desirable

• Non-medical prescriber
• Degree or masters level study
• Computer skills

Presentation

Essential

• Able to clearly present the required outcomes
• Clear communication to a group

Desirable

• Ability to answer questions on presentation
• Aaware of own capabilities and ability to ask for help

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK429DJ

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)