You will work 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 Trust wide 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.

You 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

• 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 Trust wide 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 Trust wide
• Acts as a positive role model for other Trust staff and students by maintaining good leadership and communication
• 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 Trust wide in the management of patients' 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.

Why work with us

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

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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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