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Job summary

Main area
Acute Pain Services
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week (weekend working as per a planned rota)
Job ref
421-PSC-1301R
Employer
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Harrogate Hospital
Town
Harrogate
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/07/2024 23:59

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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Nurse Specialist for Acute Pain

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information, please see the attached job description or contact us for an informal chat about the role.

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered General Nurse with NMC
  • Recognised teaching qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Non-medical prescriber

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Leadership experience
  • Experience of audit, research and evidence based care

Skills

Essential criteria
  • IT literate
  • Teaching/assessment and presentation skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Heather Lain
Job title
Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist for Acute Pain
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01423 553275
Additional information

Jane Waton - Matron - 01423 444259 or [email protected]

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