Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team here at Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust

You will be responsible for the provision of evidence-based clinical advice and support to staff and patients across the Trust to deliver high quality, patient-focused care.

You will be responsible for the assessment, planning and provision of specialist nursing advice and carries out specialist nursing procedures in line with professional codes of conduct and local policies and guidelines.

Main duties of the job
In this role you will contribute to the management of referrals received from inpatient and outpatientsources to ensure that patients are triaged to the appropriate health care professionalwithin the pain service.

Undertake pain assessments and formulate, implement and evaluate managementplans, both ward-based and within outpatient clinics: liaising with senior colleaguesas required.

Develop knowledge of the different therapeutic interventions and strategies that canbe utilised in the management of acute and/or chronic pain conditions

Make evidence-based, appropriate, and timely decisions about the management ofpatient care.

Teach patients and relatives about their condition, treatment, and self-help options.

Engage in clinical supervision and self-reflection, using this to improve care andpractice.Be responsible for providing specialist clinical advice and support to, and liaising withstaff, patients and carers.

Carry a caseload and take responsibility for the management of allocated cases.

Improve and maintain standards of care within the specialty.

About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Job responsibilities
Please see attached a full job description which outlines the details of the role and responsibilities.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification
Essential

• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Post registration qualification in pain management

Essential

• Relevant experience in acute clinical or critical care setting

Desirable

• Teaching or mentoring qualification

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• leadership qualification

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 (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).

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