Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated
and experienced registered nurse to join our Acute Pain team. The candidate
must be a first level registered nurse, will have significant post registration
experience with an interest in acute pain management. You will be an integral
part of our small, well established and supportive multidisciplinary team.
Working in a fast paced inpatient setting, you will practice independently,
provide specialist advice, education and support to staff, patients, their
families and carers.
The individual must be enthusiastic, committed
and demonstrate a passion for delivering the highest standard of patient care
though quality improvement and education. The successful candidate should be
able to develop and facilitate education packages linked with acute pain
management . Work in a supervisory way to support junior staff and demonstrate
good communication and leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
To provide patients and their relatives/carers, nursing and
medical staff with specialist advice and support to manage acute pain and
complex symptoms in an acute hospital setting.
To ensure safety and efficacy of pain management techniques
by regular patient contact and direct clinical care.
To regularly review the effectiveness of treatment plans and
suggest changes as a result of new information or changes in a patient's
condition. By working cohesively with all members of the multidisciplinary team
and promoting effective liaisons, you will ensure the very best services to
patients are provided at all times.
The role is crucial in raising awareness and
promoting a wider understanding of pain and pain management strategies,
requiring you to be actively involved in staff and patient
education.ves/carers.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
independently manage a caseload of patients, assessing, planning, implementing
and evaluating individual care needs in a manner that maintains and promotes
quality and patient safety.
To
provide patients and their relatives/carers, nursing and medical staff with
specialist advice and support to manage acute pain and complex symptoms in an
acute hospital setting.
To ensure
safety and efficacy of pain management techniques by regular patient contact
and direct clinical care.
To
regularly review the effectiveness of treatment plans and suggest changes as a
result of new information or changes in a patient's condition.
Give
written and verbal advice, teaching patients and their relatives/carers.
To
contribute to safe and effective discharge planning.
To work
cohesively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and promote effective
liaisons ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all
times.
To act as
a patients advocate (where necessary).
In
liaison with others, enable the development of staff caring for patients
through support, formal/informal education and role modelling.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
independently manage a caseload of patients, assessing, planning, implementing
and evaluating individual care needs in a manner that maintains and promotes
quality and patient safety.
To
provide patients and their relatives/carers, nursing and medical staff with
specialist advice and support to manage acute pain and complex symptoms in an
acute hospital setting.
To ensure
safety and efficacy of pain management techniques by regular patient contact
and direct clinical care.
To
regularly review the effectiveness of treatment plans and suggest changes as a
result of new information or changes in a patient's condition.
Give
written and verbal advice, teaching patients and their relatives/carers.
To
contribute to safe and effective discharge planning.
To work
cohesively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and promote effective
liaisons ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all
times.
To act as
a patients advocate (where necessary).
In
liaison with others, enable the development of staff caring for patients
through support, formal/informal education and role modelling.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant post qualification experience
Desirable
- Appropriate leadership and management experience
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as member of the team as well as practicing autonomously
- Effective decision making skills and ability to problem solve
- Excellent and effective communication skills -verbally and written, excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to effectively organise and prioritise own and team workload
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in an often stressful environment
- Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work and to support others
- Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a changing service
- Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse
- Current NMC UK registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional Development
- Evidence of CPD in specialist area of practice
- A teaching/ mentoring qualification and/or the ability to facilitate and mentor the learning of others
Desirable
- Leadership and Management Course
- Physical Assessment Skills (Adult)
- (or expectation to complete within 18 months).
- Non Medical Prescribing Qualification
- (or expectation to complete within 24-36 months).
Special Requirements
Essential
- Good level of computer skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant post qualification experience
Desirable
- Appropriate leadership and management experience
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as member of the team as well as practicing autonomously
- Effective decision making skills and ability to problem solve
- Excellent and effective communication skills -verbally and written, excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to effectively organise and prioritise own and team workload
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in an often stressful environment
- Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work and to support others
- Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a changing service
- Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse
- Current NMC UK registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional Development
- Evidence of CPD in specialist area of practice
- A teaching/ mentoring qualification and/or the ability to facilitate and mentor the learning of others
Desirable
- Leadership and Management Course
- Physical Assessment Skills (Adult)
- (or expectation to complete within 18 months).
- Non Medical Prescribing Qualification
- (or expectation to complete within 24-36 months).
Special Requirements
Essential
- Good level of computer skills
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
