Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist Pain & Neuromodulation
Apply for the Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist Pain & Neuromodulation role at The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust and Charity.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a neuromodulation specialist practitioner post. The post holder will work as part of a highly motivated multi‑disciplinary pain and neuromodulation team. Responsibilities include caring for patients with implanted neuromodulation systems, including spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal pumps. The team has a strong focus on audit, research and education, and the post holder will also be regularly involved in these activities.
Main Duties of the Job
Responsibilities include the assessment and management of patients undergoing day‑case and inpatient surgery for implantation of spinal cord stimulators for chronic pain and intrathecal pumps for pain or spasticity. Candidates will assess and manage these patients through the entire pathway: pre‑operative assessment, trial of implant, admission, and post‑operative outpatient phase. They will support and educate ward nursing/therapy staff where appropriate.
The role involves liaising closely with medical staff, nurses and therapists within the hospital to provide evidence‑based care in a supportive environment. This is an exciting opportunity for both professional and personal development.
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Alison Cox, Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Pain and Neuromodulation on 0151 556 3684.
About Us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for Investors in People. We invest in people and wellbeing and have Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and the family at heart. It is the only specialist trust in the UK dedicated to comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services and is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Founded in 1992, it achieved Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, we treat more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. Teams are based across the Lower Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool L97LJ.
Job Details
* Date Posted: 31 October 2025
* Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum
* Contract: Fixed term (12 months)
* Working Pattern: Full‑time
* Reference Number: 160-7542035
* Location: Lower Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool L97LJ
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* First‑Level Registered Nurse
* Current NMC registration
* Diploma
* Post‑registration qualification in a specialist area
* Teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable Qualifications
* Degree
* Experience within a neuroscience or pain management department
Knowledge & Experience
* Broad range of clinical experience in related speciality
* Evidence of ongoing/recent post‑registration development
* Experience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area
* Experience supervising junior nursing staff
Skills & Attributes
* Participation in service development and implementation of change
* Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
* Ability to present written information logically
* Intermediate IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets
* Ability to manage own workload with minimal supervision
* Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to the specialist area
* Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessment, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care
* Ability to build effective interpersonal relationships across health and social care settings
* Demonstrated leadership and motivational skills
* Ability to prioritise and work proactively
* Visible high‑profile approach to the role
* High level of personal and professional credibility
Other Requirements
* Committed to raising standards in clinical areas
* Capability to work on own initiative and self‑motivate, and to motivate others
* Commitment to personal development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers requiring a 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.
Employer Details
* Employer Name: The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
* Address: Lower Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool L97LJ
* Website: https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/
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