Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6/ 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Chronic Pain team at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
The post holder will be an expert practitioner in Pain Management Nursing with a specialist knowledge in chronic pain.
The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Pain Management Multidisciplinary team and work autonomously.
This can also be a role for applicants at band 6 level who are willing to undertake masters level qualifications.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the delivery of excellent patient care and experience.
The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the development of clinical practice, research and standards of care within the Acute Pain Service.
The post holder will organise and plan daily workload liaising with other clinicians to ensure continuity of care through clear communication of complex pain requirements.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed communication, organisational and judgment skills
- Ability to work independently
- Expert clinical management skills
- Academic ability to study at MSc level
Desirable
- Ability to teach at post graduate level and provide clinical supervision
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values/Other
Essential
- Highly motivated, autonomous Practitioner
- Leadership qualities
- Team Player
- Professional, confident and caring
- Willing and able to study at MSc level
- Carry BCUHB pager
Desirable
- Multi-disciplinary team leader and working
Qualifications and/or knowledge
Essential
- NMC registration
- Degree in nursing or related subject
- Teaching/assessing qualification or willingness to work towards
- Ability to contribute to audit and research
- Masters level education/or proven equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
- MSc Pain Management or Advanced Practice.
- Management qualification
- Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- NMC registration
- Degree in nursing or related subject
- Teaching/assessing qualification or willingness to work towards.
- Agreement to study at MSC level
Desirable
- Experience of working in a leadership role within a pain service
- Substantial experience at band 7 within the Acute Care Setting
Person Specification
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed communication, organisational and judgment skills
- Ability to work independently
- Expert clinical management skills
- Academic ability to study at MSc level
Desirable
- Ability to teach at post graduate level and provide clinical supervision
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values/Other
Essential
- Highly motivated, autonomous Practitioner
- Leadership qualities
- Team Player
- Professional, confident and caring
- Willing and able to study at MSc level
- Carry BCUHB pager
Desirable
- Multi-disciplinary team leader and working
Qualifications and/or knowledge
Essential
- NMC registration
- Degree in nursing or related subject
- Teaching/assessing qualification or willingness to work towards
- Ability to contribute to audit and research
- Masters level education/or proven equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
- MSc Pain Management or Advanced Practice.
- Management qualification
- Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- NMC registration
- Degree in nursing or related subject
- Teaching/assessing qualification or willingness to work towards.
- Agreement to study at MSC level
Desirable
- Experience of working in a leadership role within a pain service
- Substantial experience at band 7 within the Acute Care Setting
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).
