Clinical Nurse Specialist-Paediatric Pain Management Team

NHS National Services Scotland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist in Pain Management. This permanent, full-time role involves supporting the pediatric pain service at the Royal Hospital for Children Glasgow. Ideal candidates will be registered pediatric nurses with a strong interest in pain management and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registered pediatric nurse with a first degree in a health-related subject.
• Willingness to undertake further postgraduate education in specialist practice.
• Ability to manage complex pain situations.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of the pediatric pain service.
• Manage complex pain situations for pediatric patients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Motivation to Develop Skills

Complex Pain Management

Education

First degree in a health-related subject

Postgraduate education in specialist practice

Job description

Job Opportunity: Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist in Pain Management

Organization: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Overview: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the UK's largest healthcare systems, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We serve a population of over 1.15 million locally, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

Position Details: This is a permanent, full-time role with day shifts from Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30.

Role Description: Join our dynamic Pain Management Service at the Royal Hospital for Children Glasgow. This established service offers specialized care to pediatric patients with acute pain within a multidisciplinary setting. We seek a registered pediatric nurse with a keen interest in pain management to support and develop our clinical pediatric pain service for both inpatients and outpatients.

Candidate Requirements:

• Registered pediatric nurse with a first degree in a health-related subject.
• Willingness to undertake further postgraduate education in specialist practice.
• Excellent communication skills and motivation to develop skills and support service progression.
• Ability to manage complex pain situations, with or without prior pain management experience.

Main Duties: Support the development and delivery of the pediatric pain service and the broader pain management team.

Contact Information: For informal inquiries, contact Kay Reilly, Nurse Specialist Pain Management, at 0141 452 4320 or [e-mail]. Details for contacting the recruitment service are available within the Candidate Information Packs.

Additional Information: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes diversity and inclusion and is committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer, welcoming applications from all community sections, including the Armed Forces community.

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