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Job Summary
Trainee Clinical Nurse Specialist - Fixed term secondmentAn exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Pain Management Service at Barts Health. You will work in conjunction with the lead clinical nurse specialist, clinical nurse specialists & anaesthetic consultants, to deliver inpatient & outpatient pain services primarily at St Bartholomew's Hospital. There may be opportunities to gainexperience at The Royal London Hospital, or other sites within the Trust.
Job Summary
Trainee Clinical Nurse Specialist - Fixed term secondmentAn exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Pain Management Service at Barts Health. You will work in conjunction with the lead clinical nurse specialist, clinical nurse specialists & anaesthetic consultants, to deliver inpatient & outpatient pain services primarily at St Bartholomew's Hospital. There may be opportunities to gainexperience at The Royal London Hospital, or other sites within the Trust.
The post is a secondment until August 2026.The postholder will develop their specialist pain management knowledge and skills and participate in provision of specialist pain management to selected patients referred to the pain management service. They will work under the supervision of the lead pain nurse, pain consultants, and clinical nurse specialists in the pain management service.The postholder must be able to demonstrate leadership & motivational skills & be able to work in an extended, multi-disciplinary team. Flexibility with working hours is necessary to meet the role and the service demands.
You will possess:Excellent interpersonal skills & be able to support the delivery of acute and chronic pain management throughout the hospital setting.A good level of understanding, clinical knowledge, & skills related to pain management.An understanding of dealing with patients who require acute & or chronic pain management in a medical or surgical environment.Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
Candidates for this post must be a registered nurse with significant experience at either band 5 or band 6 level. You'll be educated to diploma or degree level and have post registration experience in an acute setting, dealing with patients who are experiencing pain post-surgery or trauma with some experience in acute pain management
12 Months Fixed Term/Secondment
About Us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Details
Date posted
15 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum inc
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
8 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
259-7422386SBH
Job locations
St Bartholomew's Hospital
London
EC1A 7BE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications & Knowledge
* RN on NMC Register (adult nurse)
* Ongoing personal / professional development
Desirable
* Additional qualification in Pain Management
* Management Mentorship course
* Degree or working towards
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience at Band 5 or 6
* Post registration experience in an acute setting, dealing with adult patients who are experiencing pain post-surgery or trauma, or related to medical conditions.
* Some experience in Acute Pain Management
Desirable
* Working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team
* Evidence of recent continuing professional development
* Experience in: - a leadership role - pain link nurse - formal teaching to groups of staff - chronic Pain Management - formulating protocols and guidelines - experience of the audit process
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
* Approachable, polite, flexible
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
* Ability to work under pressure and flexibly as part of a team
* Basic IT skills
* Good analytical & judgmental skills
Desirable
* Knowledge of current and national issues in pain management
Person Specification
Essential
* Approachable, polite, flexible
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
* Ability to work under pressure and flexibly as part of a team
* Basic IT skills
* Good analytical & judgmental skills
Desirable
* Knowledge of current and national issues in pain management
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
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
St Bartholomew's Hospital
London
EC1A 7BE
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
St Bartholomew's Hospital
London
EC1A 7BE
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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