Advanced Pain Practitioner: Prison & Community Lead

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an advanced practitioner to lead clinical care across prison and community settings, focusing on chronic pain services. The role combines direct patient care with developing local policies and clinical guidelines, in collaboration with the musculoskeletal service team.

The post requires extensive postgraduate experience in healthcare within secure environments, plus qualifications in pain management and independent prescriber status.

Qualifications

• Fully registered clinician with NHS experience in pain management and advanced practice.
• Experience delivering care in secure settings is required.
• Experience in service development and quality improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead highly specialised clinical practice across the four pillars of advanced practice
• Lead the delivery of clinical care within Kent Prisons
• Provide direct patient care in community clinics and secure settings
• Provide clinical leadership to the integrated musculoskeletal service team
• Initiate, develop and implement community policies and clinical guidelines to meet service objectives
• Support and advise others within the service
• Travel across several localities on the same day

Skills

Advanced clinical practice

Pain management

Leadership

Teaching

Education

MSc in pain management

First degree

NMC or HCPC registration

RCGP addiction or substance misuse training

Job description

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an advanced practitioner to lead clinical care across prison and community settings, focusing on chronic pain services. The role combines direct patient care with developing local policies and clinical guidelines, in collaboration with the musculoskeletal service team.

The post requires extensive postgraduate experience in healthcare within secure environments, plus qualifications in pain management and independent prescriber status.