Nursing Team Leader (Pain Team)
The closing date is 11 August 2025
Job summary
Job purpose
The in hospital pain service(IHPS) supports patients with specific pain management needs(E.g. acute on chronic pain, complex patients with multiple sensitivities to analgesics or patients on high doses of opioids, enhanced recovery ) By delivering high quality , safe, patient focused care through a multimodal and multidisciplinary team approach. The majority patient group are those who have undergone surgery with moderate to severe acute post- op pain ( e.g. major abdominal surgery and joint replacement surgery) Some patients requiring care maybe referred via other pathways ( Medical, neurological, neuro surgical specialists) The service is delivered in a variety of in hospital setting including PACU, Ward Areas and ED.
The post holder will
- Be responsible for the provision of high quality, individualised care to patients/clients requiring specific pain management support
- Provide specialist practice advice, skills and appropriate information, which supports and facilitates the delivery of excellent, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers.
- Support the development of acute post-operative pain management guidelines
- Lead and deliver on-going education to nursing and clinical staff
- Be responsible for acting in such a manner, as to uphold and enhance the good standard and reputation of the Trust and contribute to meeting Trust organisational objectives
Main duties of the job
For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
Details
Date posted
24 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year plus high cost allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
326-7360724-MH
Job locations
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Drive
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Drive
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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