Clinical Nurse Specialist - Pain Service

A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) post has become available within the Pain Service at Mid and South Essex University Hospitals . The successful candidate will be joining a well- established integrated service based at Broomfield Hospital.

This multidisciplinary clinical team consists of specialist medical and non-medical staff supported by a robust administrative and secretarial service. The CNSs provide inpatient advice and guidance to staff and patients in the hospital, some of whom may have complex pain presentation. The CNSs also ensure a safe epidural service across the Trust. These transferrable skills will also be used in an outpatient setting in nurse led clinics

This Clinical Nurse Specialist role requires expert input into the multidisciplinary management of pain in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Risk management, Trust-wide education and training , and clinical provision of care are the three main elements of responsibility.

Development and provision of education and training in pain management trust-wide for staff and patients

Provision of clinical advice and support to staff and patients across the Trust based on expert knowledge and evidence based practice

Formulation of evidence-based acute and chronic pain management strategies in liaison with the patient and appropriate health care professionals

Risk management in accordance with clinical governance requirements in pain management practices Trust wide

Interdisciplinary practice development incorporating data analysis of audit and research relevant to the subject of pain management

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.