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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Nurse Specialist for Acute Pain

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Job summary

The Clinical Nurse Specialist for Acute Pain will be a clinical expert and professional resource to provide extensive clinical advise and support to colleagues around the Trust.

The post holder will contribute to the development of this specialist area of practice and quality of care delivered by working with the Acute Pain Multi-Disciplinary Team.

The post holder will be required to work flexibly, incorporating weekend working on a rota.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will:

  • Work as an autonomous practitioner, assessing, planning and evaluating treatment plans for patients referred to the service and provide specialist, evidence based care and nursing skills.
  • Take a key role in the in-service training, preceptorship and supervision of junior staff and students, including medical staff, supporting all educational activities of the Acute Pain Service.
  • Participate and contribute to clinical audits for monitoring and maintaining high standards of clinical care.
  • To deputise for the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist for Acute Pain in their absence.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details

Date posted

26 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-PSC-1301R

Job locations

Harrogate Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please see the attached job description or contact us for an informal chat about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please see the attached job description or contact us for an informal chat about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse with NMC
  • Recognised teaching qualification

Desirable

  • Non-medical prescriber

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant post registration experience at band 5 or above within surgical specialities
  • Knowledge and experience of nursing patients with complex modalities such as epidurals
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

  • Leadership experience
  • Experience of audit, research and evidence based care

Skills

Essential

  • IT literate
  • Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse with NMC
  • Recognised teaching qualification

Desirable

  • Non-medical prescriber

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant post registration experience at band 5 or above within surgical specialities
  • Knowledge and experience of nursing patients with complex modalities such as epidurals
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

  • Leadership experience
  • Experience of audit, research and evidence based care

Skills

Essential

  • IT literate
  • Teaching/assessment and presentation skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist for Acute Pain

Heather Lain

heather.lain@nhs.net

01423553275

Details

Date posted

26 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-PSC-1301R

Job locations

Harrogate Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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