Job summary
As a high-profile practitioner working as part of the inpatient acute pain team and chronic pain outpatient service providing high quality pain management across the Trust. In this role, the practitioner will contribute to the provision of specialist pain advice, clinical; support and education for all clinical staff.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
The practitioner will be able to make informed decisions within the speciality and scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standards, targets and objectives are met. They will work collaboratively within the acute pain team to meet the needs of patients and play a role in service delivery and adherence to policies and procedures
The successful candidate will work equally between the inpatient Acute Pain Service at University Hospital Coventry and the Chronic Pain Treatment Clinics at Willow Unit in Rugby St Cross Hospital. The clinic involves delivery of chronic pain specialist treatments such as lignocaine infusions and trigger point injections. These clinics are consultant led and the nursing role is developing to meet service needs
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
- Developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations.
- A resource for staff on pain management , advising on Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.
- Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
- Initiate relevant treatment plans for patients requiring intervention including management of techniques employed for pain control
- Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients referred to the acute pain team
- Assist with education and training provision of clinical staff, patients and carers in relation to pain control and analgesia techniques.
- Responsible for accurate, timely documentation of clinical plan in patients on EPR system used in the TRUST
- Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available.
- Identify and implement, in collaboration with the multi-professional team, appropriate areas for research and audit.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Desirable
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Experience
Essential
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Desirable
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Knowledge
Essential
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Desirable
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Skills
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Desirable
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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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
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
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