Clinical Nurse Specialist in Pain Management
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Clinical Nurse Specialist in Pain Management
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We are looking to recruit an experienced Pain Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) band 7, to join our friendly and forward thinking team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust on a fixed term contract for 12 months.
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Pain CNS with acute and chronic pain experience, looking to further develop and drive forward service changes? We can offer you a range of experience in an integrated and supportive multi disciplinary team.
If you are interested in applying for this role, we would love to hear from you. For further details and/or to arrange an informal visit. Contact Lead Nurse Nikki Wetson Nicola.wetson@nhs.net mobile: 07355 023329 or Julie Cook juliecook2@nhs.net, Pain CNS team on 01892 635079/ 01622 225698
You will actively participate and lead where appropriate the provision of pain management in the Trust.
You will ensure patients receive the highest standards of clinical care underpinned by evidence-based practice. The role encompasses all aspects of acute and chronic pain working in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. You will demonstrate a high level of expertise and knowledge in pain management, providing advice, education and support to staff, patients, families and carers. This will include managing complex pain patients through expert assessment, knowledge and skills to provide individualised holistic pain management plans.
You will be responsible for contributing and leading on the development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service including the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. You will identify and lead on areas of development within the service in collaboration with members of the integrated pain service.
You will develop and provide educational programmes and training for staff and patients. You will deputise for the Lead Nurse/ ward manager for the chronic pain unit (CPU) as required.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining Us Includes a Comprehensive Benefits Package
* At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
* Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
* Blue Light card eligibility
* And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nikki Wetson Job title: Lead nurse Email address: nicola.wetson@nhs.net Telephone number: 07355 023329
Julie Cook, Pain CNS juliecook2@nhs.net, Pain CNS team on 01892 635079/ 01622 225698
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