Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Pain Management

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced band 6 Nurse to join the Chronic Pain Service in a CNS role with ward sister responsibilities for the pain procedure unit (ward 18.)The post holder will work autonomously and with the wider multi-disciplinary team to help deliver an expert inpatient and outpatient specialist service for those patients needing chronic pain assessment and intervention. You will be committed to the delivery of high-quality patient care, and you will play an active part in clinical practice, management of patient caseload, education, research, and audit.The post holder will also assist Pain Management Consultants to undertake Interventional Pain Procedures Under Imaging Guidance., whilst ensuring that patients attending the unit receive safe and effective care. The post holder will act as a role model for junior team members in the delivery of a consistent high standard of nursing practice. He / she will deputies for the Senior Sister and will support the leadership and management of the department with particular emphasis on quality and clinical standards.The service operates Monday to Friday so will be the ideal position for those looking to work mainly weekdays. You will be expected to work cross site as required. If you do not wish to work cross site please do not apply for this position.If this sounds like the ideal next step in your nursing career, apply now because we would love to hear from you.Main duties of the jobYou will work autonomously and as part of an MDT team in an outpatient or telephone clinic capacity assessing and reviewing chronic pain patients post procedure.your duties will also include band 6 ward sister responsibilities for our pain procedures day unit providing high quality care for patients undergoing medical interventions . managing staff, and the day to day running of the ward including, auditing, complaints procedures, staff training, appraisals/ sickness and leave.About usWe are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.Job descriptionJob responsibilities*Please Note : For a specific detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
* Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration * Evidence of post registration CPD / post registration qualification in pain management or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to FHEQ Level 6
ExperienceEssential
* Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC * Significant post registration experience, with evidence of passion/ enthusiasm and knowledge for acute pain/ pain management. * Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence * Demonstrate specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to speciality * Experience and enthusiasm for teaching/assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting * Experience of working in a multidisciplinary and cross agency work environment * Demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice-based supervisor / assessor as detailed in the NMC
Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustAddressTrustwide Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2THAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 304-53525GB
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