Job overview
To manage workload given by a senior Clinical Nurse Specialist without direct supervision, using own judgement & discretion, working towards autonomous management of nurse led clinic.
To optimise the continuity of care of patients between the Hospital and Community through providing opportunities for liaison between all those involved in the health care of patients.
To develop relevant knowledge related to investigations and treatment options in order to provide patients with necessary information to ensure informed consent.
Participate in effective nurse-led care, including speciality clinics where appropriate. These may be held in the Trust or in community clinics such as sports centres.
Participate in clinics, advising the patients on individual pain management strategies as appropriate such as the use of TENS, medication review and advice, ensuring that precautions and contra-indications are highlighted, and providing back up support and information when required.
To manage own case load of patients under the supervision of the Senior CNS team, developing individual agreed management regimes with the patient. These will be responsive to their psychological, physiological and educational needs.
A commitment to achieve the following within 24 months in order to progress to Band 6 CNS - The Band 5 – 6 competency framework.
Main duties of the job
To deliver high quality patient care, acting as a role model for nursing practice across the specialty and Trust.
To provide clinical nursing advice and education within Chronic Pain Services.
To act as a source of advice and knowledge for patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
To work within the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of optimal care throughout all aspects of the patients care pathway and in all clinical settings.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. (Band 5 & 6) Registered Nurse
2. (Band 5) Level 5 academic achievement or above
3. (Band 6) 1st Degree or evidence of working towards one.
4. (Band 6) To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
5. (Band 6) ENB N53 or equivalent pain management qualification or willing to work towards
6. (Band 6) Evidence of continuous professional development
7. (Band 6) Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification ow willing to work towards
8. (Band 6) Chronic pain education / management experience
Desirable criteria
9. (Band 5) Chronic pain education/ experience
10. (Band 5) Pain management education / experience
11. (Band 6) Pain management education / experience
12. (Band 6) Completion of band 5-6 pain competencies.
Experience
Essential criteria
13. (Band 5) Able to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and skills
14. (Band 5) Commitment to the learning environment
15. (Band 5) Organisational awareness
16. (Band 5) Excellent proven verbal and written communication skills
17. (Band 6) Extensive post registration experience, working at Band 6 or senior band 5 within an acute hospital setting.
18. (Band 6) Evidence of post registered education relevant to role or equivalent experience
19. (Band 6) Experience of managing acute or chronic pain
20. (Band 6) Able to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and skills.
21. (Band 6) Demonstrates evidence of continuing professional development
22. (Band 6) Experience of MDT working
23. (Band 6) Commitment to the learning environment
24. (Band 6) Organisational awareness
25. (Band 6) Excellent proven verbal and written communication skills
26. (Band 6) Ability to undertake autonomous clinics with support from the senior team
Desirable criteria
27. (Band 5 & 6) Chronic or other pain education/ experience
28. (Band 5 & 6) Experience of audit and research
29. (Band 5 & 6) Evidence of the ability to work across boundaries and across professional groups
30. (Band 6) Experience of involvement and/ or delivering health education
Further Training
Essential criteria
31. (Band 5 & 6) Interest in development of Chronic pain Services
32. (Band 5 & 6) Understanding of the requirements of confidentiality in a Health Care setting.
33. (Band 5 & 6) Ability to work within defined timescales.
34. (Band 5) Commitment to complete relevant competencies to achieve autonomy as CNS at Band 6.
35. (Band 5) Commitment to work towards Development Passport within MSK-Chronic pain Services.
36. (Band 5 & 6) Able to demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of the service.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential criteria
37. (Band 5) Excellent communication skills
38. (Band 5) Ability to manage own caseload and time effectively.
39. (Band 5) Ability to motivate the nursing team to meet new challenges and change working practice
40. (Band 5) Ability to work across multiple sites as required by the service
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.
Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.
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The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.
Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.
All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
41. Band 5 & 6 Job Description (PDF, 208.4KB)
42. Band 5 & 6 Person Specification (PDF, 72.4KB)
43. Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB)
44. Information for Candidates (PDF, 496.3KB)
45. Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB)
46. Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)
47. Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)
48. Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)
49. A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameJulie CairnduffJob titleClinical Nurse Specialist / Team LeaderEmail addressjulie.cairnduff1@nhs.netTelephone number0114 2712493