This is a full-time position 6 month maternity cover from Monday-Friday 8am to 18pm, 4 days a week with a rotational day off.

We have an exciting opportunity available to join the team in the pain procedure room at the pain management centre. The post holders will work as a member of the pain multi-disciplinary team co-coordinating the pain list for non sedated patients, recovery of patients and will be trained to support pain procedures.

Essential to this post is the maintenance of clinical excellence and theatre experience underpinned by evidence based practice.

This advert is open to all applicants with an active Nursing and Midwifery Council Personal Identification Number (PIN). This refers to an NMC PIN, which allows you to work as a registered nurse or midwife in the UK.

Please note, this does not include the Personal Reference Number (PRN) used during the pre-OSCE application process. If you only have a PRN, we kindly ask that you do not apply for this post.

For more information on how to apply for International Nurse or Midwifery positions, please contact Capital Nurse or Capital Midwife at Capital Nurse and Midwife.

Closing date: 12th September 2024 at Midnight

Interview date: 23rd September 2024

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for assessment of care needs of patients,planning programmes of care, implementation and evaluation of theseprogrammes without direct supervision. The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice on the ward.

Responsible for the delivering care within a day care procedure room providing nursing support to the medical team in delivery of pain management interventions. Ensuring patients are treated with respect and dignity, also delivery high standards of nursing care.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.

We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients

Job description

Job responsibilities

Excellent communication and team working skills are essential as this post requires an appreciation of the complex issues facing patients with chronic pain previous theatre experience/recovery is essential and an ability to show initiative and understanding in providing support and care for these patients.

Clinical DutiesResponsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinicalareas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursingassessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluationsfor patients is provided from admission through to discharge.

Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range ofwork procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge andpractical experience.

To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patientorientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards withinthe NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.

To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a goodpatient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs anddoctrines.

Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health andwellbeing of the individuals.

Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.

Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them todevelop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.

Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensiveassessment of a persons nursing requirements.

Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe andappropriate for their needs.

Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on andmaintaining the highest possible standards.

Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments andadvise on nursing priorities.

Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their healthand well being and complete documentation ensuring that all entries areaccurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained

Please see attached Job description for full details

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.

Desirable

• Mentorship course
• IV Course

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in the relevant area
• Able to supervise and teach junior staff

Desirable

• Previous experience in other nursing fields

Skills

Essential

• An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice

Desirable

• Experiencing of co-ordinating a shift

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Values and Behaviours

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

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