Job summary
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust which includes the Royal Free hospital, Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital and associated services is a high performing Trust with some of the best clinical outcomes in the country.
The pain service is looking for a dynamic, forward thinking clinical nurse specialist in pain management to join our team.
The pain management service works across both the inpatient and outpatient services looking after patients with acute and chronic pain. The pain nurses are part of a large multidisciplinary team which includes pain consultants, pain physiotherapists, pain psychologists and anaesthetic consultants.
The successful candidate will be expected to cover both inpatient ward rounds and outpatient persistent pain clinics. They will help develop and deliver teaching services for all members of the multidisciplinary team. As part of their role they will not only develop themselves but will also work alongside the wider pain team to deliver world class care for patients in the north central London area.
The Royal Free provides many specialist and world renowned services such as liver and renal transplantation, immunology, infectious diseases and many aspects of surgery and is a hub for both vascular and plastics services. In partnership with University College London (UCL) we are part of ground-breaking research as well as major teaching and training centre.
Main duties of the job
This post is primarily based at the Royal free site with potential cross cover to Barnet Hospital and other associated services such as Chase Farm Hospital. Our outpatient pain services are based at Edgware Community Hospital.
- To provide an autonomous specialist nursing/practitioner service through application of advanced clinical judgement and advanced knowledge of pain management
- To be a clinical expert and hold ongoing responsibility for the delivery of high quality patient care
- To take responsibility, in conjunction with team members, for your own evidence based practice
- To initiate, develop and review policies and evidence based practice in pain management
- To be innovative with nursing practice in pain management both within the Trust and through local networks
- To assist with the development of all staff within the multidisciplinary team, providing support, advice, formal and informal education
- To deliver expert specialist advice to the patients' admitting team and other members of the multidisciplinary team caring for them
- To ensure that the referral, assessment, treatment and evaluation of inpatients suffering from chronic pain are co-ordinated in an effective manner
- To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in providing care and assistance to people suffering chronic pain who are seen on an outpatient basis
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle.
From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description and person specification for more details, for more details please contact the pain management service.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Undergraduate degree
- Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
- Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
- Advanced assessment skills
Desirable
- Masters degree or working towards
- Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-registration experience in area of speciality
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
- Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
Desirable
- Undertaken nurse led clinics
- Current experience of line management of staff
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Expert specialist skills for the post
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
- Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
- Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
- Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
- Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
- Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate credible and professional approach
- Evidence of proven, on-going professional development
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Diplomatic and calm
- To be flexible and approachable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
London
NW32QG