Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist in Acute Pain Management
NHS Scotland
Glasgow
Permanent
Part-time
15 days ago
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.The shift pattern is Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (18.75 hours).(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.We are recruiting for an Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist role within our Acute Pain Service based in the Institute of Neurological Services at the QEUH, Glasgow. This post covers the clinical specialties Neurosurgery, Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Neurology and Spinal Injuries.You will be prepared to work autonomously within our team to provide safe, effective, person-centred care, developing and co-ordinating acute pain services. Facilitating effective pain management strategies for patients post -operatively and those admitted with acute pain, whilst supporting the clinical team through education provision. The post holder is required to undertake audit and research to develop the Acute Pain Service.Candidates will ideally possess significant experience in Neurosurgery/Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and / or acute pain. As this is a leadership role it is essential that you have experience of leadership at Band 6 or above. A Non-medical prescribing qualification is desirable, and it is expected the post holder will undertake this.This post is part time.Informal Contact: Kathryn Dolan, 0141 201 2398, Kathryn.dolan@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance.
