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Pain Specialist Nurse - band 6
| Posting date: | 09 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | £37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 August 2024 |
| Location: | Bedford, MK429DJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9418-24-1121 |
Summary
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical practice: To work with the multi-disciplinary team to provide optimum pain relief and symptom management and to provide a high level of nursing care to patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting. To take responsibility for the clinical care of patients by providing comprehensive assessment, planning and evaluation in all aspects of pain management with the support of senior pain team colleagues. To provide advice on pain and symptom management to medical and surgical teams across the trust. To act as a resource, under supervision or independently, dependant on experience on all aspects of pain and symptom control, using current research to underpin clinical practice. Daily review of postoperative patients receiving continuous epidural pain relief, patient control analgesia, local anaesthetic infusions, regional blocks and other patients who have undergone major surgery or those highlighted to the pain team via the referral process. To provide medical and surgical teams with individualised pain management plans for all acute and chronic pain inpatient referrals with the support as required from senior colleagues. This should include advice on appropriate pharmacological management, including dosages and information on non-pharmacological techniques. If appropriate this will include the ability to prescribe medications as a non-medical prescriber. The post holder will be expected to be involved in the treatment of patients suffering from pain which is acute and chronic in an inpatient and outpatient setting. To participate in the provision of trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and acupuncture in outpatient nurse led clinics if required with appropriate training and support. The post holder will also participate in the planning, development and delivery of the trust wide pain service. Ability to develop clinical understanding and practice with effective assessment skills and to develop advanced assessment skills appropriate to pain management role. Be able to demonstrate the ability to work at level 6 (proficient) within the RCN pain KSF for the nursing team. Education, Training & Development To support staff education in clinical skills in managing pain. Working alongside the senior pain specialist nurse and lead pain nurse to facilitate learning in practice, applying theory and research / evidence to practice. To contribute to the organisation of the teaching of nursing and other disciplines in the practice setting and participate in practice based teaching appropriate to pain management role. Assess nursing staffs and other allied health care professionals application of theoretical knowledge to clinical practice in relation to pain management to ensure quality of care and safe practice. To assist in the teaching of pain link nurses to promote best practice in pain management. Be actively involved in the trust delivery of induction programmes in relation to pain management and the training of invasive methods of pain control. Management Responsibilities To assist in the maintenance of effective resource management. To attend or participate in appropriate meetings or sub-group. To maintain records of clinical training activity. To adhere to procedures related to the reporting of clinical incidents and drug errors via the reporting systems. To uphold the tenets of clinical governance. To always communicate effectively and maintain a harmonious working environment. With other members of the pain team evaluate patient feedback and support the modification/change/development of the service in response. . Professional and Legal Responsibilities Ensures own and others practice is in line with NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times. To be conversant with policies and procedures relating to infection control, cardiac arrest, fire, major incident and health and safety. To report all accidents and complaints in accordance with agreed policies and assist in investigations of complaints and accidents as required. Ensures own and others professional/educational/training needs are identified and maintains own and others mandatory and professional updating in order to maintain clinical and professional credibility. Maintain professional portfolio and take responsibility for self-development through the appraisal system and work towards completing agreed personal development plan. Maintain clinical study to fulfil professional registration and show evidence of continuing professional development pertaining to pain management. Research and Audit With all members of the pain team fosters an environment where practice is research/ evidenced based and participates in undertaking audit to ensure that this is effective. Participate in clinical audit and research including patient feedback and incorporate results into practice development. Promote the use of research and evidence based practice enabling staff to question their approach to pain management. Utilise research findings in the delivery of teaching and patient care and disseminate relevant research to wards and departments. Care and Compassion The post holder must be able to actively demonstrate and proactively deliver effective and personal care, which is safe for the patients, in a calm and compassionate manner to every patient, every time. This should be at the core of all planning which actively involves the patient and where appropriate, their relatives /carers. With the ability to escalate areas of inter-professional and multiagency care concerns to the ward manager, matron or Deputy/Chief Nurse in a timely manner.