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Location

Nuneaton, Warwickshire | United Kingdom

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Job description

Closing Date- 12th March 2024

Interview Date- TBC

Clinical Nurse/Practitioner Specialist Acute Pain Management

An opportunity has arisen to become the lead nurse/practitioner for the management of acute pain across the trust. The successful candidate will work within the multidisciplinary team assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating acute pain in patients.

The post holder will be responsible for effectively coordinating and delivering an expert nursing service within the speciality, developing evidence based clinical nursing practice ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality care,establishing clear lines of communication, providing specialist education across the trust to increase knowledge of acute pain management and facilitate the care of patients.

Experience within an acute or chronic pain management service would be advantageous as the trust looks to develop these services further.

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

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

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

Main duties of the job

To work as a practitioner within the multi-disciplinary acute pain team assessing patients, implementing care and providing specialist advice.

The post holder is responsible for effectively coordinating and delivering an expert nursing service within the specialty, developing evidence based clinical nursing practice ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality care.

The post holder will establish clear lines of communication, providing specialist education across the trust to increase knowledge of acute pain management and facilitate the care of patients

The post holder will effectively manage resources within their area and drive improvements based on evidence-based practice.

The post holder will respond to, identify, escalate and make recommendations for changes within the acute pain service, undertaking clinical audits within own specialism.

To collaborate with the chronic pain service

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• To take a lead role in the management of the acute pain patients
• Deliver a high standard of evidence-based nursing care without direct supervision to maintain patient safety and provide an excellent patient experience
• Make advanced comprehensive pain assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation using investigative and analytical skills
• Undertake and document a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate
• To follow up patients as appropriate and ensure all relevant information is available to enable patients to make an informed choice about their treatment
• To coordinate a seamless service through the development of enhanced multidisciplinary team processes and communication.
• To lead and develop the specialist element of the care pathway for acute pain patients
• Instigate appropriate action/treatment ensuring effective communication with the patient and other members of the multi-disciplinary team where appropriate.
• Liaise and support effectual working with the Band 7 lead(s) in Critical Care Outreach Services, Critical Care Professional Development Nurse, and Matron to provide a collaborative Acute Pain Service
• To create and utilise opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
• To undertake clinical shifts
• To work within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising ones own abilities and limitations
• To facilitate and build team working between nurses and the multi-disciplinary team to effect high standards of care
• To participate in clinical audits within the clinical areas to monitor and improve standards of care
• To ensure effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives and colleagues

Managerial

Ensure clinical care and documentation meet the required standard.

Assist with the management of resources in an efficient and effective manner.

To lead on the investigation of complaints and clinical incidents related to own clinical area and ensure learning is shared across the trust

To work alongside clinical staff demonstrating good practice and share experience and learning

To audit and present relevant clinical practice and service developments.

To support the Head of Nursing/ Matron to initiate and implement improvements using a systematic approach

Through effective negotiation and political awareness create an environment for partnership working and dissemination of information across multi-disciplinary teams

• Ensure equipment in the area is safe for patient use and is appropriately maintained

Education and Training

Facilitate the development of nursing practice founded on up-to-date information and research.

Create a learning environment, which actively facilitate learning.

Participate in service audits, reflection and monthly MDT meetings to move the pain service forward.

To ensure own competence and own personal development plan is reviewed and discussed with the Matron annually.

To ensure annual attendance at mandatory training sessions keeping records of attendance

• To ensure annual attendance at mandatory training sessions keeping records of attendance
• To create a learning environment which supports and facilitates learning and structured personal development for all staff and learners. All staff to be supported to complete competency training packages.

Professional

• To act as an ambassador for the clinical environment and the Trust, where appropriate, by promoting a professional image of nursing
• To ensure current registration with NMC
• Assure service collection/ monitoring and report of patient experience / patient questionnaires.
• Respond to and effectively manage patients (+/- their significant others) with issues raised concerns, formal and informal complaints

Quality / Research & Development

• Working with senior leaders to facilitate, collect, monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIS)
• Promote service quality, identifying areas for risk and improvement, using the Trust risk reporting system as appropriate

Person Specification

Application and interview

• oRelevant current professional qualification oTeaching/Leadership Qualification oEvidence of continuous professional development oEducated to degree level in Nursing/willingness to undertake. o
• oExperience at band 6 in an acute clinical setting oAbility to demonstrate clinical and professional knowledge with experience of caring for patients using advanced pain management methods. oEvidence of leadership and change managemento Evidence of ability to manage own workload
• oUnderstanding of the principles of Clinical GovernanceoEvidence of Quality Improvement Methodology oo Experience of writing/developing guidelines, protocols and patient information resources
• oProven advanced clinical knowledge and skills. oExcellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills oAbility to lead and motivate staff. o
• oEvidence of Quality Improvement methodologyoDemonstrate a special interest and knowledge of chronic and acute painoDemonstrate a special interest and knowledge of chronic and acute pain
• o Post registration course in pain management oPost registration course in pain managementoNon- medical prescriber
• oAbility to achieve goals and meet deadlinesoAble to identify risks, potential risks and advise on solutions to mitigate these

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.

£43,742 to £50,056 a yearPer Annum (dependant on experience)

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