Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team here at Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust
You will be responsible for the provision of evidence-based clinical advice and support to staff and patients across the Trust to deliver high quality, patient-focused care.
You will be responsible for the assessment, planning and provision of specialist nursing advice and carries out specialist nursing procedures in line with professional codes of conduct and local policies and guidelines.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will contribute to the management of referrals received from inpatient and outpatient sources to ensure that patients are triaged to the appropriate health care professional within the pain service.
Undertake pain assessments and formulate, implement and evaluate management plans, both ward-based and within outpatient clinics: liaising with senior colleaguesas required.
Develop knowledge of the different therapeutic interventions and strategies that can be utilised in the management of acute and/or chronic pain conditions.
Make evidence-based, appropriate, and timely decisions about the management of patient care.
Teach patients and relatives about their condition, treatment, and self-help options.
Engage in clinical supervision and self-reflection, using this to improve care and practice.
Be responsible for providing specialist clinical advice and support to, and liaising with staff, patients and carers.
Carry a caseload and take responsibility for the management of allocated cases.
Improve and maintain standards of care within the specialty.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in pain management
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate evidence of up-to-date clinical knowledge in acute/chronic pain management.
- Experience of formal/informal teaching
- Knowledge and understanding of the research process and audit cycle.
Desirable
- Experience within a pain service
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Broomfield Hospital, Court road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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