3430 - Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

To work under the guidance of the Pain Management Team in the provision of an efficient and effective pain service throughout the Trust. The Pain management Nurse will support and empower all healthcare workers and patients, by providing specialist knowledge and advice on acute pain management issues. This will involve the assessment and treatment of patients with acute pain.

The interview date for this role will be the 13th December 2024.

Main duties of the job

To support the lead nurse and clinical lead with planning and individual care of patients with pain management advice to in-patients.

To provides education and support to patients and families experiencing pain issues.

Ensure patient safety recognizing procedural complications and manage them effectively.

Have knowledge and understanding of clinical trials and research in accordance to pain assessment and treatments. Support the lead nurse with any on-going trials within the trust relating to pain management and treatments.

Under supervision offer advice, education and training, consultancy and support to all colleagues within the hospital in regards to pain management.

Provide face to face support to patients, families and careers as well as liaison over the telephone.

Liaise with various internal and external individuals associated pain management protocols/guidelines.

With support of a clinical lead assess care needs, implementation and evaluation of programs of care and setting of standards.

Contribute to professional level of service, education and training required for the pain team.

Expected to manage your own patient caseload with support from your lead nurse and clinical medical lead.

Attend external relevant conferences and training courses to enhance professional development and development of the service, and feedback to the clinical lead.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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