Clinical nurse specialist

NHS; Basildon; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Basildon is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Inpatient Pain Team. In this role, you will support pain management for inpatients, collaborating with a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and relevant nursing qualifications. This full-time permanent position offers a competitive salary of £47,810 annually. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience as a band 6 for a minimum of 2 years.
• Experience in managing acute and/or chronic pain management.
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based pain management within the hospital.
• Deliver formal and informal education to patients and the interdisciplinary team.
• Plan and evaluate pain management treatment plans.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Organizational skills

Exceptional communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage complex caseloads

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Post-registration qualification in relevant specialty

Job description

Job summary

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.

About us

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.

Details Date posted

17 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-TAC-BA-6212

Job locations

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Job description / 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)

• Registered Nurse (NMC)
• Post-registration qualification in relevant specialty - Master's-level study or working towards

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Non‑medical prescriber

Knowledge and experience (Essential)

• Post‑registration experience within speciality as band 6 for a minimum of 2 years
• Ability to manage a complex caseload

Communication skills (Essential)

• Excellent communication skills, ability to deal with sensitive and complex situations
• Skills in interdisciplinary working, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Communication skills (Desirable)

• Capable of working as an integral member of a small team.

Personal and People Development (Essential)

• Demonstrates excellent leadership skills
• Ability to deliver specialist teaching and education

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk