INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES
Band 6 In-patient Pain nurse 26.25 hours per week
To work under the guidance of the Pain Management Team in the provision of an efficient and effective pain service throughout the Trust. The Pain management Nurse will support and empower all healthcare workers and patients, by providing specialist knowledge and advice on acute chronic pain management issues. This will involve the assessment and treatment of patients with acute pain and acute exacerbations of chronic pain in the clinical area.
Cross Site working may be involved. Can be discussed further at interview.
Main duties of the job
* To ensure a high standard of in-patient pain management is delivered by the nursing team through the provision of evidence based practice.
* To supervise junior staff and participate in teaching and assessing of both qualified and unqualified staff, including students, within the field of in-patient pain management.
* Work collaboratively with clinical colleagues in the development of services, and improve quality of care delivered within the in-patient pain management service.
* Establish and maintain effective communication links which will empower patients and carers/relatives, and professionals, to make informed decisions across health and social services.
* Maintain a high profile in clinical areas acting as role model for other health care professionals.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
* Being a clinically led organisation
* Quality and safety at the heart
* A positive patient experience every time
* A great place to work
* Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Important Information
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Disclosure and Barring Service:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse OR equivalent registered practitioner with current registration.
* Completed eLearning Pain management module: 000 Basic pain management module 01
Desirable
* Teaching qualification
* 1st level degree
Experience
Essential
* Ability to effectively communicate within the MDT
* Teaching within a health care setting
* Recent post registration experience, most recently in an acute environment with experience of acute pain management techniques.
Desirable
* Knowledge of specialist nurse role
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of audit process
* Evidence of continued professional development with portfolio.
* Risk management
* Current developments within nursing
* Quality Issues
Desirable
* Knowledge of the speciality.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to work in a team or independently.
* Good role model with leadership skills.
* Analytical and problem solving skills.
* Organisational and time management skills.
* Ability to motivate others.
Other requirements
Essential
* Flexible approach to working patterns
* Able to travel independently between the sites of NCIC
Desirable
* Driving licence.
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cumberland Infirmary
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
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