Job summary
Pain Management Service

Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist - Band 8a

Newham University Hospital

Secondment opportunity for 18 months.

We are looking for an experienced clinical nurse specialist in pain management with ambition and vision to lead our progressive pain management service at Barts Health NHS Trust. You will be responsible for professionally leading the clinical nurse specialist team at the Newham University Hospital site.

We are a progressive inpatient pain service; therefore, the successful candidate must possess the right skills to drive forward service objectives for development and innovation whilst maintaining the day to day operation of the service.

You will be expected to work at an advanced practitioner level and promote clinical excellence throughout the team and the organisation, whilst working closely with the clinical lead, consultant colleagues and key stakeholders.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Lorena Warde- Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist in Pain Management at Lorena.warde1@nhs.net

Main duties of the job
Main duties, responsibilities and results areas
Plan and lead the pain management clinical network in conjunction with the lead clinician for pain. Oversee the professional development of nursing staff and cross-site thinking for developing standards, policies and pathways for clinical improvement and innovation, maintain an overview of governance and identify trends for service improvement, lead on audit, research and education relevant to the whole service.

Lead on ensuring clinical practice related to pain management is delivered in accordance with local Barts Health NHS Trust Policies, National and Statutory Standards. E.g. Benchmarks against National guidance for good practice following Royal College Guidance and that of National and International Pain Societies.

Represent the pain service at Division and Trust meetings where relevant/appropriate.

Deal with highly complex patients and situations which require detailed analysis and assessment.

Provide evidence-based advice, support and guidance to Trust staff in the management of patients in pain, in accordance with the local pain service policies.

• Demonstrates time management and organisational skills to deliver a flexible service that responds appropriately to unpredictable and challenging needs.

About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered General Nurse (Adult).
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• ENB 998 or equivalent teaching/mentorship qualification (inc. experience).
• Relevant MSc (in pain management or associated subject)

Desirable

• Independent non-medical prescriber.

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience post RN registration
• Extensive clinical experience working as a band 7 in a pain management team (acute and chronic)
• Knowledge/evidence of change management
• Evidence of service planning and development
• Evidence of audit and data collection/analysis

Desirable

• Knowledge of research and/or participated in projects
• Experience of undertaking Nurse-led Clinics

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge and experience of pain management principles (inc. anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and chronic disease management).
• Patient Controlled Analgesia. Regional Anaesthesia/Epidural Analgesia.
• Knowledge and experience in delivering teaching and public presentation skills (formal and informal basis).
• Experience in preparing and presenting information at meetings.

Skills
Essential

• Established leadership and interpersonal skills
• Effective multi-disciplinary team working
• Conflict management and resolution
• Time management, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Extensive experience with IT systems and software packages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Other
Essential

• Able to work independently and part of a team and seek advice and support when appropriate.
• Willingness to undertake further study and training (including non-medical prescribing, physical assessment skills).

Desirable

• Able to be flexible with working hours to meet the service requirements

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.