Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated nurse to join the UCLH Inpatient Pain Service.
This dedicated team provides clinical support at UCH, Westmoreland Street and Grafton Way in the management of acute and chronic pain.
If you have a strong focus on patient care and would like to gain some valuable experience working in the field of pain management, then we are keen for you to join our team.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be able to demonstrate the aptitude to work in a fast paced and challenging environment with both motivation and enthusiasm. As an experienced Band 6 Staff Nurse you will possess clinical experience in a relevant clinical area. You should be forward thinking as well as eager to develop your own clinical and leadership skills. You will need to be committed to working flexibly, and in collaboration with the established team to further develop your acute care skills in order to become a skilled member of our nursing team.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National Throat,Nose and Ear Hospital
- Eastman Dental Hospital
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be offered opportunities to develop both clinically and professionally within a supportive environment. If you think that you can meet these challenges then we look forward to hearing from you. For further details or to arrange an informal visit contact:
Randall Stricker
Lead CNS
Pain Management
UCH, GWB, WMS
Ext 73369
randall.stricker@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be offered opportunities to develop both clinically and professionally within a supportive environment. If you think that you can meet these challenges then we look forward to hearing from you. For further details or to arrange an informal visit contact:
Randall Stricker
Lead CNS
Pain Management
UCH, GWB, WMS
Ext 73369
randall.stricker@nhs.net
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse level 1,2, or 12
- Teaching & Assessment Level 3, other relevant qualification or equivalent experience
- Relevant Post Registration course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years relevant clinical experience at Band 6
- Working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team
Desirable
- Experience in Acute Pain Management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of professional development for self and others
- Able to prioritise own work load and that of others
- Able to work on own initiative
- Demonstrate understanding of audit, research and evidence based practice
- Demonstrate commitment to act as facilitator/preceptor
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively verbally & written
- Able to articulate reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development
- Experience in: experience of audit process
Desirable
- Experience in: a leadership role
- Experience in: pain link nurse
- Experience in: formal teaching
- Experience in: chronic pain management
- Experience in: formulating guidelines
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse level 1,2, or 12
- Teaching & Assessment Level 3, other relevant qualification or equivalent experience
- Relevant Post Registration course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years relevant clinical experience at Band 6
- Working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team
Desirable
- Experience in Acute Pain Management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of professional development for self and others
- Able to prioritise own work load and that of others
- Able to work on own initiative
- Demonstrate understanding of audit, research and evidence based practice
- Demonstrate commitment to act as facilitator/preceptor
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively verbally & written
- Able to articulate reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development
- Experience in: experience of audit process
Desirable
- Experience in: a leadership role
- Experience in: pain link nurse
- Experience in: formal teaching
- Experience in: chronic pain management
- Experience in: formulating guidelines
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).
