Clinical Nurse Specialist - Acute Pain
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9RW
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pain Management Band 6 - 37.5 hours per week This is an exciting opportunity to join our Pain Team as a full time substanti...
- To provide specialised clinical advice and support in the management of acute/chronic pain.
- To work autonomously assessing patients in pain and devising pain management strategies.
- To be responsible both professionally and managerially, assisting in the development and co-ordination of the multidisciplinary pain service in collaboration with the Team.
- To provide educational support and training in acute pain management to all members of themultidisciplinary team.
- To assist in the development of enhanced recovery programmes within the Trust.
- To continually monitor, audit and evaluate the pain service and actively participate in the implementation of change to ensure high standards of care are maintained.
- To provide cover for the other Pain Nurses and Pre-Op/Enhanced Recovery Nurse when required.
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Qualification
Essential
- NMC
- Evidence of Degree or Masters level qualification or working towards
- Recognised teaching / mentorship qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Experience of teaching
Desirable
- Non- Medical Prescribing Qualification
- Advanced communication skills
- Post basic qualification in pain management
Experience
Essential
- Previous pain management
- Experience post registration plus previous experience within the pain management specialty at Band 6 and above.
- Experience of audit and research
- Experience of multi-professional working
Desirable
- Experience post registration plus previous experience within the pain management specialty at Band 6 and above.
- Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
- Leadership and management experience
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Excellent communication verbal /written / interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Organisation skills
- Advanced communication skills
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Evidence of good attendance record
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult situations
Desirable
- Active member of clinical specialist groups - the British pain Society
- Familiar with Trust computer system
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
18 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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