Job summary
The Clinical Nurse Specialist for Acute Pain will be a clinical expert and professional resource to provide extensive clinical advise and support to colleagues around the Trust.
The post holder will contribute to the development of this specialist area of practice and quality of care delivered by working with the Acute Pain Multi-Disciplinary Team.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly, incorporating weekend working on a rota.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will:
- Work as an autonomous practitioner, assessing, planning and evaluating treatment plans for patients referred to the service and provide specialist, evidence based care and nursing skills.
- Take a key role in the in-service training, preceptorship and supervision of junior staff and students, including medical staff, supporting all educational activities of the Acute Pain Service.
- Participate and contribute to clinical audits for monitoring and maintaining high standards of clinical care.
- To deputise for the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist for Acute Pain in their absence.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information, please see the attached job description or contact us for an informal chat about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with NMC
- Recognised teaching qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at band 5 or above within surgical specialities
- Knowledge and experience of nursing patients with complex modalities such as epidurals
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Leadership experience
- Experience of audit, research and evidence based care
Skills
Essential
- IT literate
- Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
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
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX