Pain Specialist Nurse - band 6
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and reliable qualified nurse to join our innovative, forward-thinking acute and chronic pain service. You will be an expert resource, health educator and be able to demonstrate your leadership, clinical knowledge and experience. We have a dynamic clinical team who have clear aspirations to develop both the expertise of all members of the MDT and the patient care that they deliver.
We are looking for a band 6 nurse who is highly motivated, passionate about pain management and the patient experience. You must be able to work within organisational structures across Bedfordshire Hospitals. The main base for this role will be at Bedford Hospital but cross site cover maybe required.
By joining us, we will give you the support, development and direction you need to develop in this Pain Specialist Nurse role. The role involves assessing patients in an inpatient and outpatient setting as required and pain that is both acute and chronic.
This is a development post and the undertaking of a non-medical prescribing qualification would be required.
Main duties of the job
To actively participate in the development and provision of the pain service, this includes the in-patient and out-patient setting across the trust. The role will encompass all aspects of acute and chronic pain.
To provide independent, high quality, effective, individualised pain management advice to all patients that is compassionate, caring and evidence based.
To assist the senior pain specialist nurse and lead nurse for pain, in strengthening links between education and practice by supporting all members of the multi-professional team, in achieving the highest standards in assessment and pain management practice.
To assist in the development and continuation of training and education programmes related to pain management.
To assist in the development and continuation of audit and research projects.
To be an advocate for the safe prescribing and monitoring of opioid medications used for pain.
Development of nurse led clinic in the outpatient setting for patients suffering with long-term-chronic pain.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
.
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.
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
Desirable
Experience and communication
Essential
Desirable
Presentation
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bedford Hospital
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK429DJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
418-NUR4767-CW
We are looking for a band 6 nurse who is highly motivated, passionate about pain management and the patient experience. You must be able to work within organisational structures across Bedfordshire Hospitals. The main base for this role will be at Bedford Hospital but cross site cover maybe required.
By joining us, we will give you the support, development and direction you need to develop in this Pain Specialist Nurse role. The role involves assessing patients in an inpatient and outpatient setting as required and pain that is both acute and chronic.
This is a development post and the undertaking of a non-medical prescribing qualification would be required.
Main duties of the job
To actively participate in the development and provision of the pain service, this includes the in-patient and out-patient setting across the trust. The role will encompass all aspects of acute and chronic pain.
To provide independent, high quality, effective, individualised pain management advice to all patients that is compassionate, caring and evidence based.
To assist the senior pain specialist nurse and lead nurse for pain, in strengthening links between education and practice by supporting all members of the multi-professional team, in achieving the highest standards in assessment and pain management practice.
To assist in the development and continuation of training and education programmes related to pain management.
To assist in the development and continuation of audit and research projects.
To be an advocate for the safe prescribing and monitoring of opioid medications used for pain.
Development of nurse led clinic in the outpatient setting for patients suffering with long-term-chronic pain.
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
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.
.
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
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bedford Hospital
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK429DJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
418-NUR4767-CW
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