Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, forward thinking pain service. The role will be based at the Luton site, however some cross site cover at the Bedford site may be occasionally required.
Are you an experienced friendly, enthusiastic and motivated Pain Specialist Nurse with acute and chronic pain experience, looking to further develop and drive forward service changes? Or do you feel you have transferable skills? We can offer you a range of experience in an integrated and supportive multi disciplinary team. Ideally you will be a qualified non-medical prescriber.
If you are interested in applying for this role, we would be pleased to hear from you.
For further details and/or to arrange an informal visit contact:-
Lead Nurse cross site Becky Bramham-Jones - email Rebecca.Bramham-Jones@bedsft.nhs.uk or Hayley Jeeves Lead Pain Nurse Luton site Hayley.Jeeves@bedsft.nhs.uk OR call the Pain team on 01582 497524 / 07483130115
Main duties of the job
The pain team within Bedfordshire Hospitals are dedicated and hardworking. This is a 5 day service working Monday to Friday, with potential to expand in the future.
We work closely as a team of nurses, pain anaesthetic consultants and allied health care professionals.
Developmental and training opportunities are available for team members both internally & externally.
This role involves inpatient pain and chronic outpatient clinics. Education and training of all health care professional is a requirement of the role.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder willbe an autonomous senior specialist nurse in pain management. They will act as an expert role model in pain management strengthening links between education and practice; this includes leading on the development and continuation of audit and research projects relating to pain management. The post holder will be expected to take a lead role in the development and provision of the pain service and will work closely with all the members of the multi professional team to ensure patients receive seamless integrated pain management care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
The Post holder will support the lead pain nurse in the management of the band 6 team members and be responsible for the effective use of resources within the clinical team.
Please see detailed Job Description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder willbe an autonomous senior specialist nurse in pain management. They will act as an expert role model in pain management strengthening links between education and practice; this includes leading on the development and continuation of audit and research projects relating to pain management. The post holder will be expected to take a lead role in the development and provision of the pain service and will work closely with all the members of the multi professional team to ensure patients receive seamless integrated pain management care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
The Post holder will support the lead pain nurse in the management of the band 6 team members and be responsible for the effective use of resources within the clinical team.
Please see detailed Job Description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with active NMC registration
- Non-Medical prescriber qualification
Desirable
- Leadership course
- Masters level study in pain related discipline
Clinical experience
Essential
- Worked at Band 6 or above in a pain role or transferable skills
- Competent in acute pain devices
- Experience of nurse led chronic pain clinic
Desirable
Leadership
Essential
- Leadership of a team
- Experience of teaching multiple professionals
Desirable
- Project management/Guideline writing and awareness of clinical governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with active NMC registration
- Non-Medical prescriber qualification
Desirable
- Leadership course
- Masters level study in pain related discipline
Clinical experience
Essential
- Worked at Band 6 or above in a pain role or transferable skills
- Competent in acute pain devices
- Experience of nurse led chronic pain clinic
Desirable
Leadership
Essential
- Leadership of a team
- Experience of teaching multiple professionals
Desirable
- Project management/Guideline writing and awareness of clinical governance
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).
