Pain Management Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Job Summary
Hywel Dda UHB Inpatient Acute Pain Service seeks a motivated, forward-thinking, and experienced registered nurse committed to delivering safe, patient-focused care.
We are looking to appoint a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist, preferably with prior experience in pain services or at Band 6 or above with relevant knowledge and skills. Experience should include assessment and management of patients receiving regional analgesia (epidural and nerve blocks), Patient Controlled Analgesia, or those with complex acute and acute-on-chronic pain presentations.
The role requires the ability to work autonomously, prioritize workload, and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams including anaesthetists, pharmacists, ward staff, and allied health professionals. The post involves working alongside clinical nurse specialists in pain education and service development.
This is a permanent, part-time position (26 hours), working at Withybush and Glangwili General Hospitals (15 hours at Withybush and 11 hours at Glangwili, depending on clinical demand). Interviews are scheduled for 17/7/25.
Main duties include:
* Assessing and managing acute and acute-on-chronic pain using evidence-based interventions.
* Providing clinical leadership and acting as a resource for patients, carers, and staff.
* Supporting patient decision-making with evidence-based advice.
* Leading the development of patient information resources.
* Liaising with multidisciplinary teams.
* Providing specialist education and training.
* Contributing to service development, protocols, guidelines, and research.
About Hywel Dda University Health Board
We serve Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and surrounding counties with a range of healthcare services across hospitals, community settings, and specialist services.
Details
* Date posted: 19 June 2025
* Pay: Band 7, £46,840 - £53,602/year (pro-rata)
* Contract: Permanent
* Part-time (26 hours)
* Location: Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
* Registered first-level Nurse with NMC registration
* Educated to Master's level or equivalent (or willing to work towards)
* Teaching qualification or experience
* Post-registration education in pain management
* Knowledge of acute/chronic pain management
* Understanding of psychosocial aspects and cognitive behavioural therapy
Desirable:
* Independent prescriber
* MSc in Pain Management
* Research experience in the field
Experience
Essential:
* Significant post-registration experience
* Experience in multidisciplinary environments
* Autonomous working skills
* Experience with regional and Patient Controlled Analgesia
Desirable:
* Evidence of ongoing professional development in pain management
Language Skills
Welsh language skills (Level 1) are desirable. The health board supports bilingualism and offers learning options for staff to meet language requirements.
Additional Information
This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Applications from those requiring sponsorship are welcome. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board, Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest, SA61 2BZ. More info.
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