Works as a member of the Pain Management Team, contributing to the delivery of the pain management service across the Trust. This will include advise to clinical teams, GPs, Rowcroft Hospice Trustwide education for clinical staff reporting incidents to improve service and patient care collecting audit data to inform practice/ service change and supporting the Pain Management lead nurse in the development and improvement of the service.

Will assist in the development and maintenance of the Pain Management Service across the Trust. The role will encompass all aspects of pain management and interlink closely with the outpatient pain service.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• To act as a specialist resource on all aspects of pain management and related symptom control, using research to underpin clinical practice
• To assist, advise and support clinical teams Trustwide to provide optimum pain management for inpatients
• To evaluate the effectiveness/ safety of clinical interventions for pain management and adjust accordingly
• The timely assessment, implementation of plans of care and management/ review of patients requiring pain management
• Undertake and run clinics which involve follow up and review of, e.g. TENS/ modulators Patient pain diaries Lidocaine infusion service outpatient pain clinics: this list is not exhausted
• Deputises for the Clinical Nurse Specialist in their absence, and supports the Lead Nurse within the service
• To assist in development and organisation and delivery of the pain management educational strategy Trustwide
• Acts as a positive role model for other Trust staff and students by maintaining good leadership and communication skills
• Promote awareness and compliance amongst colleagues regarding Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards
• Contributes and participates in policy, practice and service change arising from audits, research, complaints etc.
• Develop new skills and knowledge pertaining to pain management

About us

Torbays' nurse led Pain Management Service combines Inpatient and Outpatient Pain Services. There is a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic, cheerful and forward thinking team to further develop the service.

The Pain Service covers both the inpatient and chronic outpatient services within Torbay and is part of the Critical Care and Anaesthetic departments. It provides clinical support and advice Trustwide in the management of patients' pain.

The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse and have a good interest in providing pain management to their patients. They will be able to demonstrate effective clinical skills and knowledge to deliver patient centred evidence based care.

The post holder must have a varied experience in acute nursing care and ward management, they will demonstrate an enthusiasm for working in a specialist post and will be expected to provide a flexible and proactive approach to the management of patients with pain

There are close links with a variety of educational initiatives within the Trust and the successful candidate is expected to continue and develop these. They will work within the wider pain management team.

The trust is committed to patient safety and improving the patients' experience. The post holder will contribute to the implementation of national, regional and local strategies in pain management working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure best practice within the field of Pain Management.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities

To work with the multi-disciplinary team to provide optimum pain relief and symptom management for in-patients.

To deliver nursing care according to the NMC standards.

To participate in the provision of technical devices in delivering acute pain relief and support for patients and staff using these devices.

To evaluate the effectiveness of clinical interventions for pain management.

To ensure a safe environment for patients under the care of the Pain Management Service

To assist, advise and support clinical areas in achieving Trust-agreed standards of pain management.

Participate and complete the Non- medical prescribers course and prescribe appropriately as a non-medical prescriber within the Trust after gaining 12 months of inpatient pain management experience. In line with the NMC and national guidelines for nurse prescribers.

To promote communication between the multi-disciplinary members of the Pain Management Service and clinical areas, in order to ensure seamless continuity of care and delivery of service is maintained.

To act as a specialist resource on all aspects of pain management and related symptom control, using current research to underpin clinical practice.

To assess inpatients (and outpatients) with pain, manage and implement plans of care, and/or refer appropriately across the Pain Services.

Work in accordance with Trust policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety, and Risk management, in order that a safe working environment is maintained.

Undertakes clinical procedures that require dexterity and accuracy e.g. management of Rectus sheath catheter and other regional techniques

Undertake and run clinics which involve follow up and review of, e.g. TENS/ modulators Patient pain diaries Lidocaine infusion service: this list is not exhausted.
Managerial responsibilities
To assist in maintenance of effective resource management

To assist in ensuring that all Trust policies and guidelines relating to pain management in the clinical setting are regularly updated and are adhered to.

To attend and participate in appropriate meetings or sub-groups.

To maintain records of clinical and training activity.

To adhere to procedures related to the reporting of clinical incidents and drug errors.

To uphold the tenets of clinical governance.

Maintain good leadership and communication skills.

Deputises for the Clinical Nurse Specialist in their absence, and supports the CNS and Lead Nurse within the service.
Education and professional development
To assume and demonstrate responsibility for own professional and educational development.

To critically appraise and synthesise the outcomes of relevant research and apply them to own practice.

To assist in development of patient education brochures/ packages in order to promote patient autonomy and informed decision-making on analgesic choices.

To assist in development and organisation and delivery of the pain management educational strategy.

To abide by the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work towards becoming a higher level practitioner.

Participate in Active Learning Session group or Clinical Supervision on a regular basis.

To assist in the development and the delivery of Trust staff education.

Participate in team building/ communication activities to develop a cohesive and effective team.

Acts as a positive role model for other Trust staff and students

Teaches patient and their families/ carers about managing pain

Participates in the planning, delivery and evaluation of the in-house education and training programme for all disciplines of staff

Use reflection to identify and prioritise education/ development needs

Undertakes any training required in order to maintain competency, including essential mandatory training

Work to achieve and work accordingly against the Royal College of Nursing KSF competencies for Pain Management.
Research and Audit
To audit activity within the clinical areas to ensure that agreed standards for acute pain management have been met.

To promote use of evidence-based practice through use of information technology and extensive reading.

To support research projects being undertaken by the Pain Management Team.

Contributes and participates in policy, practice and service change arising from audits, research, complaints etc.

Professional responsibilities

Conduct oneself in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Trust policies.

To keep up to date with publications, guidelines and recommendations of professional bodies and specialist pain societies.

Develop new skills and knowledge pertaining to pain management.

Take responsibility for self-development through the appraisal system, NMC revalidation, 1:1 with line manager and work towards completing agreed personal development plan.

Promote awareness and compliance amongst colleagues regarding Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.

To be aware of and take appropriate action in regard to cardiac arrest, fire and major incident.

Contribute to the delivery of the Trusts Nursing Strategy.

KEY RESULT AREAS

All key result areas will be undertaken in conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Specialist

To support the daily management of the inpatient pain service, within SDHCF NHS Trust.

Assist in development and maintenance of training / education programmes

To assist in development and continuation of audit and research projects

To develop managerial skills and work towards an expertise in pain management

To work collaboratively to achieve a cohesive and effective team

COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

All members of the Pain service team

Consultants working in the Inpatient and Outpatient pain services

Patients, relatives and carers

Medical, nursing and multi-disciplinary teams, Trust wide

Modern Matron for critical care

Administration and clerical staff in Pain Management Service

Palliative care team/ Rowcroft hospice

Outreach team

Pharmacy

Clinical Governance

Education and development department

Anaesthetic and Surgical teams

Medical electronics/ medical devices

Pain specialists from other Trusts

Regional and National Pain networks

GP surgeries and optimising pharmacists

MOST CHALLENGING PART OF JOB

Care of distressed patients and developing practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• registered nurse
• BSc degree in Nursing or health related subject or equivalent experience
• evidence of recent professional development

Desirable

• Mentorship degree module or equivalent
• Teaching qualification or evidence of equivalent teaching experience
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy skills/ qualification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Understanding of the changing NHS and clinical governance
• Ability to manage own case/ workload
• Evidence of an interest in Pain Management
• Good understanding and knowledge acute, chronic, complex and the psychological aspects of pain management

Desirable

• ePain Management certificate: e-learning for healthcare
• Awareness of RCN Pain KSF for Pain Nursing
• Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to complete and pass this qualification

Specific Skills

Essential

• Post RGN registration experience
• Clinical experience in the acute care setting
• Experience of teaching in practice or formal lecturing
• Ability to work independently and make decisions relating to patients plan of care

Desirable

• Critical care/ HDU / Recovery experience
• ALS
• Ward management experience
• Previous experience in pain management

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay and South devon NHS Foundation Trust

Torbay hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

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