Job summary
- Main area
- Pain management
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (NA)
- Job ref
- 390-TAC-BA-6212
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basildon
- Town
- Basildon
- Salary
- £47,810 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical nurse specialist
Band 7
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Inpatient Pain Team at Basildon Trust. You will work collaboratively with the Nurse Consultant, lead nurse, Nurse specialists and Consultant Anesthetist to provide a Trust wide service to in-patients with acute and/or chronic pain.
We are a small friendly team who are able to offer a supportive work environment with great opportunities for professional development.
Main duties of the job
· You must possess strong leadership and organisational skills to support the delivery of evidence-based pain management within the hospital. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work autonomously, as well as part of a team, is essential. You will have experience in efficiently and effectively managing a caseload of patients with complex health and social care needs.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· Relevant experience of managing patients requiring acute and/or chronic pain management throughout the hospital setting.
· Excellent clinical assessment and decision making skills to effectively plan and evaluate pain management treatment plans.
· Effective teaching skills and experience of delivering formal and informal education to both patients and the interdisciplinary team.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (NMC)
- Post-registration qualification in relevant specialty - Master’s-level study or working towards
Desirable criteria
- Non-medical prescriber
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Post-registration experience within speciality as band 6 for a minimum of 2 years
- Ability to manage a complex caseload
Communication skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills, ability to deal with sensitive and complex situations
- Skills in interdisciplinary working, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Desirable criteria
- Capable of working as an integral member of a small team.
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates excellent leadership skills
- Ability to deliver specialist teaching and education
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gemma Ward
- Job title
- Lead Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 443 7150
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