Chronic Pain Specialist Nurse, T&O
1 month ago
Job summary
The purpose of the post is to provide specialist nurse input within a multidisciplinary Pain Management Service team that positively impacts on the experience of patients and carers living with persistent pain by providing high standards of clinical practice as appropriate across the Trust.
In collaboration with other members of the team and other key staff, the post holder will contribute to the day to day management of the service, providing leadership, specialist advice and support to service users
Main duties of the job
To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.
To improve standards of specialist care by developing own clinical practice to ensure that patients suffering from chronic/persistent pain and their carers have a quality experience.
To reduce risk and increase safety for staff and patients
To work alongside the Senior Nurse Specialist and other Specialist nurses to support the training and development of Trust staff and students on placement, caring for patients with persistent pain.
To support clinical governance and contribute to own and Trust practice development initiatives, as part of the Pain Management Service
To work alongside the Senior Nurse Specialist and other team members to contribute to improving the fundamentals of care within the trust in the management of persistent pain.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to managing the Pain Management Service to ensure a high quality patient experience.
To contribute to the development of research and evaluation strategies in the management of persistent pain.
To contribute to the development and monitoring of the quality of pain management care and service and to the Directorate and Trust pain management nursing strategy.
To provide effective clinical leadership to support and inspire nursing colleagues.
To develop skills needed to act as a chronic/persistent pain advisor to colleagues within the Trust and externally
To develop self-management skills in order to manage a clinical workload as an active and flexible member of the multidisciplinary Pain Management Service.
To develop management skills required to coordinate systems and processes effectively and efficiently to ensure a good quality patient experience.
To contribute to the development and review of the strategy for the Pain Management Service
To manage resources (including budgetary control as appropriate).
To participate in the recording and investigation of specific incidents or complaints as required; to enable an informed focus of practice development activities.
To manage specific projects as required by the Senior Nurse Specialist and/or Lead Nurse
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
UK registration with NMC Leadership Qualification Teaching Qualification
Desirable
Chronic Pain Specialist Course Practice Supervisor & Practice Supervisor Course
Experience
Essential
At least 18 months in Band 5 role Previous Chronic Pain Experience
Desirable
Previous Chronic Pain Management experience-
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