Clinical Nurse Specialist in Pain Management/Lead Nurse (Chronic Pain)

• To lead and support the pain management service covering both outpatient and inpatient areas.
• To support delivery of specialist and skilled care of patients with acute and persistent pain demonstrating quality and expertise in all aspects of patient care reflective of the Trust objectives, vision and values.
• Lead the development of nursing practice in effective outpatient Pain Management, with the aim of improving and maintaining the quality of pain management through strategic planning, implementation and evaluation of the service.
• In collaboration with other members of the team and other key staff, the post holder will contribute to the day-to-day management of the service.
• At all times the practitioner will act as an advocate for patients and families, and will be a frontline advocate for the Trust.
• To provide clinical and professional leadership for the Pain service team ensuring that high standards of clinical practice are adhered to at all times.
• The practitioner will have extensive knowledge of pain management and be actively involved in the teaching and assessing of junior staff.
• The practitioner will be responsible for their own professional conduct in line with NMC or HCPC codes of conduct and will adhere to and understand all Trust and local policies and procedures.The practitioner will continue their own personal and professional development.
• The practitioner will participate in providing a 7-day pain service.

Essential

• NMC or HCPC Registration
• Registered Nurse *First degree or equivalent knowledge, skills and competency gained through significant post registration experience
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in relevant areas of speciality
• Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification

Essential

• Effective leadership skills and an understanding of leadership theory and practice
• Knowledge and skill of working in an outpatient and inpatient setting
• Knowledge of current clinical development, evidence-based practices and professional issues affecting pain management services. Maintenance of clinical competence

Essential

• Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team
• Experience of managing critically ill patients/recognising deteriorating patients
• Current experience in managing a team of staff and other resources
• Ability to understand and utilise clinical evidence as a specialist practitioner
• Able to undertake IV drug administration
• Excellent IT literacy skills and working with Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Experience of supporting change management and service development
• Recent evidence of developing practice within the clinical setting
• Evidence of use of audit/research methodologies

Essential

• Skills of negotiation, influencing and engaging colleagues
• Strong communication and excellent organisational skills
• Professional attitude approach
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Good IT skills
• Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations including discussions with service users
• Passionate about improving services for patients and staff

Essential

• Organised approach to work
• Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service, and the Trust across all sites
• Ability to work independently, with excellent time management and organisational skills