Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Acute Pain team service for a motivated and experienced Clinical Practioner. The role is of a very specialised team, working closely with the MDT across all inpatient areas.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to provide specialist care and advice to deliver a quality Acute Pain Service (APS), developing the service to deliver excellent clinical care to provide a positive patient experience.

The post holder will work collaboratively with members of the team to improve the quality of service.

It is expected the post holder will have forward thinking leadership and management skills to lead the service.

The post holder will provide effective input into the work of the Trust, to support the achievement of the Trust vision and values.

About us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide acute pain specialist advice to support and facilitate high quality individualised care to patients / relatives / carers without supervision in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team in line with local and national guidelines.

The post holder will take overall responsibility to develop the acute pain team in partnership with other members of the speciality (Lead Clinician, Directorate Manager, Matron etc), working collaboratively to develop services and the quality of care delivered. It is expected that the post holder will work collaboratively with the lead for the Pain Clinic to develop services delivered and improve patient experience.

The post holder will be innovative and have responsibility for developing and changing practice and / or services in a complex and unpredictable environment.

The post holder will carry responsibility for the APS, and this will include setting high standards of care, the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of protocols of care.

To be flexible in approach to the clinical area and to act as the professional role model providing direct and indirect clinical care, teaching, and research.

To work autonomously where required utilising specialist knowledge within the field and to provide expert advice to other healthcare professionals and patients / carers.

Have the competency to undertake Nurse / Practitioner led clinics and perform procedures that are required for the service.

Be responsible for providing advice, support, education and guidance to Trust staff, patients, and relatives in the management of acute and / or chronic pain.

Participate in the strategic planning and operational delivery of the inpatient pain service across the Trust.

To provide professional and clinical leadership and highly specialist expertise in pain management and to act as a resource to patients, carers, and staff.

To facilitate measurable and sustainable improvements in pain management throughout the Trust through audit, projects, quality assurance and teaching initiatives.

To provide sound clinical leadership and develop support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the clinical setting and Trust wide.

Maintain and promote effective communication both verbal and non-verbal with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and other wards or departments, including formal and informal presentation of information relating to the service.

To demonstrate politeness, courtesy, and sensitivity in dealing with patients, clients, visitors, relatives, and colleagues maintaining good customer relations.

Uphold the Trusts values and vision statement.

Promote the corporate image of NGH Trust to all individuals, groups, and organisations both within the Trust and to the community at large.

To work collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary team, particularly the pain management consultants, critical care outreach team, palliative care, recovery staff and surgical teams to ensure the needs of patients and their carers are appropriately addressed.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Several years' experience within the speciality at a senior level
• Knowledge and expertise of speciality pathologies and treatment
• Ability to undertake patient clinical history, assessment, and plan treatment pathway
• Ability to deliver formal and informal training sessions with a variety of styles and resources
• Evidence of developing patient protocols and evaluation assessments

Desirable

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Skills

Essential

Desirable