Job summary
To work as a lead specialist across chronic pain, to work alongside the acute pain service
Ensurethe provision of specialist/expert knowledge for all users and to develop clinical excellence within the Pain Management Service and across Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust.
To develop in partnership with the Consultant Anaesthetists, the Service line Manager, Matron and the multi-disciplinary teams to ensure a clinically effective, seamless Pain Management Service.
To give expert advice and to facilitate pain management support, education and training.
To be involved in the development of acute and chronic pain team initiatives
To continue to develop nurse led services within the Pain Management Service
To contribute to the delivery and development of the service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice
To assess patients, planning and delivery of patient care, provide specialist advice and maintain associated records.
To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in safest manner
To act as a resource and role model for the profession at all times
Main duties of the job
To provide leadership in nurse led initiatives for Pain Management Service and to effectively manage the available resources within budget.
To manage the workload within the time available for the area of practice.
To work in close collaboration with Lead Consultant Anaesthetists for Chronic and Acute pain
To provide clinical expertise and advice regarding pain assessment and management to other nursing staff, medical staff, professionals allied to health, GPs, patients, families and carers.
In collaboration with the MDT, explore scope for improving current Pain Management Service waiting times, investigations and treatments on behalf of the MDT.
To work in collaboration with colleagues to further develop the Pain Management Service by means of education, health promotion, audit and research.
To establish links with key professionals within the organisation and establishes a network outside of the organisation to inform and influence best practice.
Performs clinical assessment as an autonomous practitioner
Support the provision of clinical knowledge and advice to other theatre staff, the wider multi-professional team, allied health professionals, patients and their families/carers
Expected to have a vision for the area/service and be able to lead others and implement the vision in practice
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a lead specialist across chronic pain and to work alongside the acute pain service
To ensure the provision of specialist/expert knowledge for all users and to develop clinical excellence within the Pain Management Service and across Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust.
To develop in partnership with the Consultant Anaesthetists, the Service line Manager, Matron and the multi-disciplinary teams to ensure a clinically effective, seamless Pain Management Service.
To give expert advice and to facilitate pain management support, education and training regarding acute, acute-on-chronic and chronic non-malignant pain to medical, nursing and professions allied to medicine as well as patients and their families.
To be involved in the development of acute and chronic pain team initiatives
To continue to develop nurse led services within the Pain Management Service
To contribute to the delivery and development of the service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice
To assess patients, planning and delivery of patient care, provide specialist advice and maintain associated records in relation to the area of practice and as set out in the NMC/HCPC Code
To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in safest manner
To act as a resource and role model for the profession at all times
To provide leadership in nurse led initiatives for Pain Management Service and to effectively manage the available resources within budget.
To manage the workload within the time available for the area of practice.
To work in close collaboration with Lead Consultant Anaesthetists for Chronic and Acute pain
To provide clinical expertise and advice regarding pain assessment and management to other nursing staff, medical staff, professionals allied to health, GPs, patients, families and carers.
In collaboration with the multidisciplinary pain team, explore scope for improving current Pain Management Service waiting times, investigations and treatments on behalf of the multi-disciplinary team.
To work in collaboration with colleagues to further develop the Pain Management Service by means of education, health promotion, audit and research.
To establish links with key professionals within the organisation and establishes a network outside of the organisation to inform and influence best practice.
Performs clinical assessment as an autonomous practitioner within the multi-professional service and utilises clinical decision making skills to determine patient pathway ie discharge, follow up, referral to other appropriate health care professionals or voluntary organisations for further support as required.
Support the provision of clinical knowledge and advice to other theatre staff, the wider multi-professional team, allied health professionals, patients and their families/carers
Expected to have a vision for the area/service and be able to lead others and implement the vision in practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a lead specialist across chronic pain and to work alongside the acute pain service
To ensure the provision of specialist/expert knowledge for all users and to develop clinical excellence within the Pain Management Service and across Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust.
To develop in partnership with the Consultant Anaesthetists, the Service line Manager, Matron and the multi-disciplinary teams to ensure a clinically effective, seamless Pain Management Service.
To give expert advice and to facilitate pain management support, education and training regarding acute, acute-on-chronic and chronic non-malignant pain to medical, nursing and professions allied to medicine as well as patients and their families.
To be involved in the development of acute and chronic pain team initiatives
To continue to develop nurse led services within the Pain Management Service
To contribute to the delivery and development of the service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice
To assess patients, planning and delivery of patient care, provide specialist advice and maintain associated records in relation to the area of practice and as set out in the NMC/HCPC Code
To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in safest manner
To act as a resource and role model for the profession at all times
To provide leadership in nurse led initiatives for Pain Management Service and to effectively manage the available resources within budget.
To manage the workload within the time available for the area of practice.
To work in close collaboration with Lead Consultant Anaesthetists for Chronic and Acute pain
To provide clinical expertise and advice regarding pain assessment and management to other nursing staff, medical staff, professionals allied to health, GPs, patients, families and carers.
In collaboration with the multidisciplinary pain team, explore scope for improving current Pain Management Service waiting times, investigations and treatments on behalf of the multi-disciplinary team.
To work in collaboration with colleagues to further develop the Pain Management Service by means of education, health promotion, audit and research.
To establish links with key professionals within the organisation and establishes a network outside of the organisation to inform and influence best practice.
Performs clinical assessment as an autonomous practitioner within the multi-professional service and utilises clinical decision making skills to determine patient pathway ie discharge, follow up, referral to other appropriate health care professionals or voluntary organisations for further support as required.
Support the provision of clinical knowledge and advice to other theatre staff, the wider multi-professional team, allied health professionals, patients and their families/carers
Expected to have a vision for the area/service and be able to lead others and implement the vision in practice
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and exeprience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge skills and experience relevant to chronic/acute pain management for a Band 7 role
- Degree
Desirable
- Leadership Skills
- Experience in nurse led clinics in the specialty
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge skills and experience relevant to chronic/acute pain management for a Band 7 role
- Degree in Nursing
Knowledge, skills and experience
Desirable
- Leadership skills
- Experience in nurse led clinics in the specialty
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and exeprience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge skills and experience relevant to chronic/acute pain management for a Band 7 role
- Degree
Desirable
- Leadership Skills
- Experience in nurse led clinics in the specialty
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge skills and experience relevant to chronic/acute pain management for a Band 7 role
- Degree in Nursing
Knowledge, skills and experience
Desirable
- Leadership skills
- Experience in nurse led clinics in the specialty
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
