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
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is 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.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are proud to welcome applicants under the 'Disability Confident Employer' scheme.
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
* Highly developed communication, organisational and judgment skills
* Ability to work independently
* Expert clinical management skills
* Academic ability to study at MSc level
* Ability to teach at post graduate level and provide clinical supervision
* Ability to speak Welsh
Values/Other
* Highly motivated, autonomous Practitioner
* Team Player
* Professional, confident and caring
* Willing and able to study at MSc level
* Carry BCUHB pager
* Multi-disciplinary team leader and working
Qualifications and/or knowledge
* 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
* MSc Pain Management or Advanced Practice.
Experience
* 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.
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