Acute Pain Nurse: Lead Postoperative Pain Care

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Barnsley is seeking an Acute Pain Nurse to join its multidisciplinary pain management team. The successful candidate will ensure safe and effective management of patients with acute pain post-surgery, conduct pain assessments, and provide expert guidance on pain relief techniques. The role emphasizes clinical leadership and contributions to the development of hospital-wide protocols. Required qualifications include being a 1st level registered nurse with significant experience in pain management. Join this dynamic team dedicated to enhancing patient care.

Qualifications

• Significant experience at band 5 in specialty.
• Experience and knowledge in pre & post-operative pain management.
• Knowledge of current healthcare issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough pain assessments and monitor analgesic effectiveness.
• Provide expert guidance on the use of opioids and multimodal pain relief techniques.
• Deliver education and support to clinical teams and promote best practices.

Skills

Effective interpersonal/communication

Effective team working

Ability to monitor, maintain and improve service delivery

Effective change management

IT skills and ability to utilise website resources

Education

1st level registered nurse

Educated to diploma level or working towards Diploma

Evidence of relevant post registration education and development

998 or other recognised teaching course

Recognised leadership development program attendance

Relevant degree or working towards

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Barnsley is seeking an Acute Pain Nurse to join its multidisciplinary pain management team. The successful candidate will ensure safe and effective management of patients with acute pain post-surgery, conduct pain assessments, and provide expert guidance on pain relief techniques. The role emphasizes clinical leadership and contributions to the development of hospital-wide protocols. Required qualifications include being a 1st level registered nurse with significant experience in pain management. Join this dynamic team dedicated to enhancing patient care.