Staff Nurse Chronic Pain Manageme inNuneaton inNuneaton PUBLISHED 14 MAY 2024

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women's, children's, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.

The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.

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Job overview


Job Title - Staff Nurse- Chronic Pain

Hours per week- 37.5 Hours Per Week - Part Time Hours would be considered

Perm/Fixed Term - Permanent

Salary- £28,4,581 per annum

Closing date-27.05.2024

Interview date-04.06.2024

We are looking for a staff nurse to join our expanding chronic pain team working in clinic and in theatre, delivering treatments to patients. The successful candidate will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and effectively coordinate and deliver an expert nursing service within this specialised area, developing evidence-based nursing care and providing clinical leadership through effective monitoring and implementation of standards.

George Eliot Critical Care is a progressive dynamic service 'small and mighty'. We welcome applications from professionals who wish to develop their career with us and align with our EXCEL values. We are passionate about innovation, service improvement and change which is achieved through listening to our work force and patient group.


This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.


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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.



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Main duties of the job


Responsible for the assessment of patients' care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of patient care.

Participates in team leadership and the management of the department, including supervision and delegation of work to junior staff, as directed by the department manager.

Participates in teaching, mentoring and assessing students, trainees and professional staff.

To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, practicing a high standard of clinical care and participating in all activities of the Pain Management Service to enhance the patient's experience, enhanced patient safety and outcomes.


Working for our organisation


Here at George Eliot our vision to '
excel at patient care'
takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:


E
ffective Open Communication

e
x
cellence and safety in everything we do


C
hallenge but support


E
xpect respect and dignity


L
ocal health that inspires confidence


Benefits:
On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.


Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• - Work as a flexible Qualified Practitioner in full support of the Pain Team, in all key areas of Pain Management procedures/care
  
  - Responsible for assessing patient needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of a programme of patient care across inpatient and outpatient services in connection with pain management and patient holistic health care needs
  
  - Show awareness of research based patient care by participating in practice development, clinical trials and equipment evaluation.
  
  - Contribute to policy development and implementation and development for pain services, the directorate and division.
  
  - Assess and manage a case load or individual patients that involve complex clinical, pharmacology and social situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options relating to pain management under the supervision of the pain nurse specialists and consultants
  
  - Ensure maintenance of good working relationships, communication and teamwork with the multidisciplinary team.
  
  - Ensure all documentation is completed accurately, legibly and confidentially is maintained for patients, visitors and staff. Ensure prompt reporting/recording of risk management issues.
  
  - Maintain the integrity and cleanliness of all basic equipment and store correctly. Ensure personal knowledge in the use and clinical application of this equipment is maintained.
  
  - Attend training for all equipment prior to use and ensure attendance is signed and recorded.
  
  - Assist in the induction, training and orientation of new staff to the department by demonstrating basic supervisory skills, including learner nurses, medical staff, support staff and other allied health professionals
  
  - Participate in the Appraisal process to ensure personal and Trust objectives are met.
  
  - Ensure personal practice /profile is kept up to date in preceptorship period and beyond.
  
  - Formally documents care given in line with Trust policies and procedure and in order to maintain accurate patient records.
  
  - Support senior colleagues in the maintenance of stock levels.
  
  - Read and comply with all Trust/departmental Policies. Procedures and Protocols
  
  - Deals effectively and sensitively with patients/ relatives/carers issues/concerns collaborating with the PALS services and follows the Trust policy on handling complaints.
  
  - Attend departmental staff meetings and wider Trust staff engagement and information sharing. .
  
  - Work within national policy frameworks relevant to the patient group i.e. child protection, vulnerable adults, mental health act.
  
  - Any other duties at a comparable level of responsibility as may be allocated
  
  - Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, which require expertise within pain management, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience.

Person specification



Experience and Knowledge



Essential criteria

• Awareness of research/audit within the healthcare setting
• Exposure to managing change
• Evidence of teaching experience

Desirable criteria

• Sepsis champion role / experience

Qualifications and Professional Training



Essential criteria

• Professional qualification NMC/HCPC
• Degree in Nursing or equivalent or working towards
• Teaching qualification or evidence of teaching/mentoring
• Ongoing personal/professional development

Desirable criteria

• Leadership qualification / course
• Commitment to undertake appropriate specialist training

Skills and Abilities



Essential criteria

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills and ability to convey complex information clearly
• Build and maintain effective communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Ability to deal with complex or stressful situations involving staff, patients and relatives.
• Competent user of computer software including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook & Power Point

Desirable criteria

• Accuracy and attention to detail in relation to computer data entry and recording of information and policy formation

Personal Qualities



Essential criteria

• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively when under pressure.
• Ability to organise time to meet competing priorities
• Understand the limitations of your knowledge and ability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication
• Ability to build constructive working relationships with all staff groups
• Act as a resource for IPC across the local health economy
• Adaptable
• Ability to critically assess research and other sources of new knowledge Able to assess, plan and implement care pathways within National guidelines
• Approachable & Enthusiastic

Desirable criteria

• An enquiring and open-minded approach
• Demonstrates resilience.

Other



Essential criteria

• Able to work flexibly during work hours to cover department needs
• Nonsmoker in working hours
• Flexible to meet the requirements of the Trust if required to work in other wards/departments at the request of the manager or other senior hospital manager

Trust Values



Essential criteria

• Effective Open Communication
• Excellence and safety in all that we do
• Challenge but support
• Expect respect and dignity
• Local healthcare that inspires confidence

Please note:


George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust utilises a third party recruitment system (TRAC). When applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into TRAC where all subsequent information regarding your application will be generated. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages via the NHS Jobs website. Furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any emails/messages sent to us via the NHS Jobs website.

By applying for this post you are consenting to George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system, TRAC.

The Job application data you provide will be used to assess your application for employment at GEH, to verify your information and conduct reference checks, and to communicate with you. If you accept employment with GEH, the information collected will become part of your employment record and will be used for employment purposes.

All information provided will be used for recruitment purposes only and processed in a lawful, fair and transparent manner.


Other:


The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, if appropriate for the role, it is a mandatory requirement for all newly appointed staff to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application.

In response to NICE guidance and to support the reduction of health harm from tobacco, the Trust has a smoke-free site policy which applies to anyone on Trust sites. Staff who smoke will be supported to quit or not smoke whilst on Trust sites.

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees as they are at the heart of our patients journey. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued, respected, empowered and included within an organisation that is representative of all members of the community. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual - taking pride in that we value employees, job applicants, students, volunteers, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our excel behaviours with a vision to create a workplace that represents a culture of kindness, joy and inclusion.


Employer certification / accreditation badges



Applicant requirements


You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.


Documents to download

• Band 5 Chronic Pain (PDF, 648.5KB)
• Band 5 Chronic Pain (PDF, 368.6KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 648.5KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 620.0KB)