Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated nurse to join the Persistent Pain Service in SBUHB as an Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist. Due to a current vacancy, we are looking for an exceptional individual with expert knowledge and experience of managing patients with persistent pain.
This post will involve working with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) including Consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Occupational therapists and Health Care Support Workers. Working as part of the MDT, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to extend their knowledge and experience of managing patients with persistent pain and contribute toward supporting patients utilising the biopsychosocial model of pain management.
This role requires excellent levels of interpersonal skills and communication due to the often complex requirements of persistent pain patients. The successful applicant will also require the ability to work well both within a team and autonomously. Working within the MDT, you will be encouraged to assist with service development and improvement based on emerging patient feedback and audit. The successful applicant will be required to deliver presentations for patient education in addition to working autonomously within a clinic setting to appropriately assess and establish patient management plans.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a proactive MDT member of the Persistent Pain Service (PPS) ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care and have access to comprehensive individualised support.
The role will involve supporting the lead CNS in taking responsibility for developing and leading nurses and HCSW's in the management of persistent pain within the context of Clinical Governance, directorate and national guidelines.
The successful applicant will be required to autonomously assess patients, establish biopsychosocial pain management plans including meds and monitor patients receiving pain management interventions in order to minimise and effectively manage associated side effects.
The role also requires taking responsibility for the delivery of specialist education to patient, carers and other members of the MDT in addition to being an expert point of contact for other services.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting patients in making coproductive, informed decisions by providing evidence based advice and information, empowering patients to optimise wellbeing.
The role also requires the successful applicant to support other members of the MDT in triaging referrals into the service requiring expert knowledge of PPS pathways in order to facilitate efficiency within the service and provide effective patient care.
The successful applicant will be required to liaise with services within primary and secondary care to facilitate continuity of patient care.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse and current NMC Registration
- Master's Degree or equivalent experience
- Specialist qualifications
- Expert level of knowledge in clinical speciality
- Knowledge of service improvement
- Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Management qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Advanced clinical skills
- Non-medical Prescribing (v300)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the relevant specialty
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Experience of managing a ward/area/department
- Experience of working with pre-registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
- Experience of undertaking audit
- Experience of using reflective learning to support the development of self and staff
Desirable
- Experience of participating in research
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
- Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others using good communication skills
- Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups.
- Awareness of professional issues and developments
- Able to manage time effectively
- Ability to use electronic systems - IT skills Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups.
- Able to manage time effectively
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Can demonstrate SBU values
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to needs of the service e.g. flexible working patterns to ensure maximum visibility of ACNS team.
- Ability to travel to all areas of the UHB in a timely manner
- Awareness of current developments within the NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse and current NMC Registration
- Master's Degree or equivalent experience
- Specialist qualifications
- Expert level of knowledge in clinical speciality
- Knowledge of service improvement
- Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Management qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Advanced clinical skills
- Non-medical Prescribing (v300)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the relevant specialty
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Experience of managing a ward/area/department
- Experience of working with pre-registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
- Experience of undertaking audit
- Experience of using reflective learning to support the development of self and staff
Desirable
- Experience of participating in research
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
- Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others using good communication skills
- Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups.
- Awareness of professional issues and developments
- Able to manage time effectively
- Ability to use electronic systems - IT skills Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups.
- Able to manage time effectively
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Can demonstrate SBU values
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to needs of the service e.g. flexible working patterns to ensure maximum visibility of ACNS team.
- Ability to travel to all areas of the UHB in a timely manner
- Awareness of current developments within the NHS
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).
