Job Description

The Clinical Nurse Specialist in Pain Management will be expected to support the pain service and act as a clinical expert and professional resource to the professional team, and patients within the service.



The post holder will be required to be accountable and responsible for the management of patients within their care and to work in close collaboration with the lead clinician within established guidelines and protocols.



The applicant should be a registered adult nurse educated to first degree in a health related subject.

The postholder will be responsible for the following:

To manage a caseload of patients with acute and chronic pain



To provide highly specialist advice on pain management



Act as a resource for health care professionals



To understand PCA, Epidurals and Nerve blocks



To undertake daily specialist ward rounds



To provide holistic assessments, plan and conduct pain treatments



To act as an advocate for patients



To participate and contribute in meetings



To be a skilled communicator and be able to work in a team



Development and staff wellbeing



Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.



To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.



We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.



Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.



Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.