Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced surgical nurse to join our team in the Pain Procedure Room at the Pain Management Centre.
The post holder will work as a member of the pain multi-disciplinary team in co-coordinating the pain theatre list, recovery of patients and will be trained to support pain procedures.
This vacancy would suit a experienced qualified Nurse who is looking to gain experience in a specialist theatre area in a small team that can provide a high level of mentoring and support on an on-going basis.
Closing Date: 4th May 2026
Interview Date: 19th May 2026
Main duties of the job
Independently manage a group of patients within the specialty whilst
working as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
This includes history taking, physical examination and the requesting of agreed diagnostic procedures/clinical investigations.
Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication
Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the
speciality. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same.
Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
Working for our organisation
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research’s biomedical research centres, established with King’s College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Excellent communication and team working skills are essential as this post requires an appreciation of the complex issues facing patients with chronic pain; previous theatre experience/recovery is also preferable but not essential .
An ability to show initiative and understanding in providing support and care for these patients.
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning and
provision of specialist nursing advice and carries out specialist nursing
procedures. The post holder will provide clinical supervision to other staff,
students and may undertake research, lead clinical audits in own specialist
area. Ensuring the safety and well being of services users, and always
working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the
adoption of person centered care principles
Please see attached job description for full details
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
1. Previous post registration experience within the relevant specialty
2. Experiencing of co-ordinating a shift
3. Experience of teaching/assessing/ supervising others in a clinical setting.
Desirable criteria
4. Previous post registration experience within pain management
Skills
Essential criteria
5. Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues. Knowledge of evidence based practice.
6. An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice
Qualification
Essential criteria
7. Post registration qualification in or demonstrate relevant experience and competence in theatres or pain management
8. BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
9. Mentorship/Teaching Qualification
Desirable criteria
10. Theatre course
11. Leadership qualification ( LEO)
Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.