Clinical Nurse Specialist in Pain Management

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer care provider in Greater London is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist in Pain Management to join their specialist team. This pivotal role involves providing expert assessment, management, and coordination of care for patients experiencing pain. You will work across two sites, delivering compassionate care, contributing to service improvements, and supporting professional development through education. Candidates should have significant nursing experience and a strong background in pain management. The salary ranges from £56,276 to £63,176 per annum.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Salary progression based on experience

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience at Band 6 or above in pain management or oncology.
• Qualified to teach, assess, and mentor nursing staff.
• Evidence of research in pain management or publications.

Responsibilities

• Expert assessment and management of patients in pain.
• Provide leadership and support in nursing practices.
• Develop and implement pain management plans.

Skills

Pain management expertise

Clinical leadership

Teaching and mentoring

Reflective practice

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult Nursing)

Degree level studies in pain related subjects

Advanced physical assessment course

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist in Pain Management

The Pain Management Service at The Royal Marsden Hospital is expanding, and we are delighted to offer an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated nurse to join our specialist team.As a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will play a pivotal role within our multidisciplinary team, providing expert assessment, management, and co-ordination of care for patients across both our Chelsea (London) and Sutton (Surrey) sites. You will support the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.This role offers the chance to combine advanced clinical practice with leadership. Alongside delivering high-quality patient care, you will contribute to the professional development of colleagues through formal and informal education. You will also be actively involved in driving service improvements, leading on audits, research, and initiatives that enhance the quality of care we provide for our patients.The successful applicant will be primarily based at their preferred site; however, flexibility to work across both locations in accordance with service requirements will be expected.

For further details / informal visits contact:Roya Hejazi, Lead Nurse in Pain Management [e-mail] on Ext 1715 or Yara Osman De Oliveira, Matron CCU , Outreach , resus and and Pain Team, [e-mail] , 02078528860 Ext 1679

Main duties of the job

1.1 To serve as an expert in pain management and offer comprehensive pain services across the Trust, through evidence-based practices, educational initiatives, and the development of policies and guidelines.

1.2 To provide clinical leadership to nursing staff and offering expert professional guidance to various professionals, multidisciplinary teams, as well as acting as a resource to provide information and support to patients, carers and staff.

1.3 To take responsibility for own evidence-based practice and implement and add to the body of knowledge that supports nursing practice within pain management.

1.4 To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary health care team to achieve a synchronised specialist service.1.5 To provide informal and formal teaching, for patients, staff and carers as relevant e.g. academic courses provided by The Trust/The Royal Marsden School

1.6 To liaise with their peers across the Trust, the divisional management team and appropriate corporate directorates and teams.1.7 The post holder will be expected to liaise with colleagues external to the Trust and national networks as appropriate to the specialty.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification

• To sustain a high-quality specialist service for the patient, from through all stages of the disease and actively provide optimum liaison and continuity of care.
• In collaboration with the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, to formulate and/or revise relevant policies and to regularly review these following change/implementations.
• To work within the procedures and policies of the Trust.
• In conjunction with the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, to develop assessment tools that will ensure an appropriate level of nursing intervention so that patients with complex needs are referred to the appropriate specialist/s.
• To lead clinical care by providing expert assessment, planning, evaluation and support skills in all aspects of pain management
• To provide medical and surgical teams with individualised pain management plans for both acute and complex pain referrals. These plans are to encompass guidance on suitable drug administration, inclusive of dosages, as well as information on non- pharmacological management techniques.
• To conduct regular follow-ups with patients to assess the efficacy of the prescribed regimen.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult Nursing)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Teaching, assessing and mentoring qualification.
• Evidence of degree level studies in specific pain related subjects/ qualification in oncology.
• Advanced physical assessment course/ Independent nurse prescriber.
• Relevant MSc level of learning or working towards/ Evidence of research in pain management/Publications.

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years' experience at Band 6 or above in one or more of the following specialties: pain management, palliative care, oncology, critical care, or recovery within an oncology setting.
• Able to conduct reflective practice and participate in clinical supervision
• To be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job.
• Ability / experience of developing skills of others through a range of teaching / training methods.
• Ability to lead and influence change.

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.

£56,276 to £63,176 a yearPer Annum Pro Rata