Clinical Pain Nurse Specialist within the CALM ServiceApplications are invited for the post of Clinical Pain Nurse Specialist with the Centre for Active Lifestyle Management (CALM) service.
This is a part-time post (0.4 WTE) based at University Hospital Lewisham, London and involves working with patients with chronic pain as part of a multi-professional team.
This role would suit a nurse specialist with experience in chronic pain &/or palliative care.
The CALM service was established in 2009 and has a small but dedicated team comprising a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Physiotherapy Specialist, Pain Nurse Specialist, Assistant Psychologist and an Administrator (all 0.4 WTE) as well as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Specialist (0.2 WTE).
It aims to improve the quality of life of adult patients with chronic pain, helping them achieve their optimal level of function and self-reliance in managing pain through a programme of psychologically informed education and guided practice.
Main duties of the jobThe role of the Clinical Pain Nurse Specialist is to work individually and jointly with other members of the CALM team to help patients develop their understanding of chronic pain as well as their knowledge of evidence-based coping strategies to help them improve their quality of life.
The Clinical Pain Nurse Specialist will lead on the medication issues relating to chronic pain, advising and supporting patients in optimising and reducing their pain medication as appropriate.
They will also be involved in the delivery of the group pain management programme as well as undertaking individual and joint work with patients as required.
Job responsibilitiesTo provide a high-quality, advanced, expert nursing and cost-effective service to patients referred to the Centre for Active Lifestyle Management (CALM) Service.
This comprises a multi-professional team (Psychology, Physiotherapy and Nursing) who work with patients with chronic pain to help them improve their quality of life.
The role of the Chronic Pain Nurse Specialist is to be an important member of the multi-professional team which takes a holistic approach to chronic pain, helping patients to develop coping strategies to manage the physical, psychological and social problems it causes.
In addition, the Chronic Pain Nurse Specialist in the CALM Service is to provide expert advice on optimising medications used for chronic pain, as well as medical interventions, in order to help patients to make informed decisions about their care.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be an advanced and experienced practitioner within the field of chronic pain and they will be expected to provide clinical support, working independently or assisting with multi-professional interventions in which full training has been undertaken based on clinical practice standards.
The role of Clinical Nurse Specialist requires a high degree of personal and professional autonomy in making clinical judgements.
Taking sole and joint responsibility as appropriate for patients during their time in the care of the CALM service to ensure a successful patient-based outcome, which will require assessment, planning and implementation of treatment.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be required to give advice and guidance to other health professionals regarding chronic pain interventions and clinical practice.
They will be responsible for the nursing leadership within the CALM service, giving support and guidance within the multidisciplinary team and contributing to the high-quality care given to patients in accordance with clinical governance.
The postholder will ensure the delivery and expansion of an expert and advanced nursing service through effective interdisciplinary care, utilising clinical and managerial expertise.
This will include a review of the effectiveness of treatments offered.
Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingMentorship course (supervising and assessing)Advanced training/skills in chronic painIn-depth knowledge of anatomy related to chronic painKnowledge of conditions, management and treatmentKnowledge of quality standardsCounselling courseNon-Medical PrescribingExperienceSenior clinical experience within chronic painExperience in Practice Guideline DevelopmentAudit and Research ExperienceEvidence of clinical leadership qualitiesAbility to prioritise and organise workloadEvidence of using primary and secondary healthcare teams and resourcesAbility to clinically lead and direct staffLead an audit and/or research studyPresentation and publishing experienceCaseload managementLeading a serviceKnowledgeExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skillsKnowledge of NICE and professional guidelines on chronic painKnowledge of medical interventions and medications recommended for chronic painCounselling skillsComputer SkillsAbility to conduct own project successfully and follow them throughChange managementStatistics and report writingPersonal QualitiesMaturity and self-awarenessFlexible and positive approach to workEvidence of clinical leadership qualitiesCreative, lateral thinkerSensitivity based on knowledgeEnthusiasm and motivationCommitment to nursingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum plus HCA pro rata
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