Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 18 June 2026
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team.
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 carry out specialist nursing procedures in line with professional codes of conduct and local policies and guidelines.
Main duties of the job
* 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 colleagues as 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.
* Provide specialist clinical advice and support to, and liaise 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.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge and Experience
* 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.
* 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.
£39,959 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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