Staff Nurse in Pain Management

The Pain Management Clinic is a 6-bed day care unit that offers a wide variety of treatments and clinics for patients with chronic pain. You will be a key member of a specialist team of Consultant Anaesthetists, nurses, healthcare assistants and a dedicated administrative team committed to delivering the highest standards of care to patients through a variety of evidence‑based approaches.

The role involves responsibility for all aspects of patient care within the chronic pain management setting.

This is a diverse and dynamic position requiring flexibility, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, in response to evolving service needs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally. The role is physically demanding and therefore requires a good level of physical fitness and manual dexterity.

The post holder will actively contribute to the ongoing development of the department and support the Trust in achieving its vision, values, and strategic objectives.

The post holder will become a member of a specialised team delivering high standards of care to a group of patients via a variety of methods. You will be responsible for all aspects of patient care within the chronic pain management setting. The post encompasses a variety of roles, and you will be expected to be able to work both as a team member and autonomously, as the workload dictates.

To actively support the department and the Trust to meet the requirements expected to achieve the current vision and values.

Note:

The Chronic Pain Management Service is under constant development. Staff must be willing to expand their role as the service evolves.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Supporting Clinical Excellence

Develop and maintain evidence‑based knowledge and skills in the management and treatment strategies of chronic pain.

Participate in nurse‑led clinics, providing high‑quality, patient‑centred care.

Support and collaborate with the Acute Pain Service as required.

Contribute actively to setting, maintaining, and auditing high standards of quality nursing care.

Work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of patients, families, and carers.

Be responsible for the holistic assessment of care needs and the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care plans.

Always promote and maintain a safe and effective clinical environment.

Undertake nursing procedures and clinical techniques in accordance with Trust policies, guidelines, and professional standards.

Plan, develop, and implement approaches that promote patients health, wellbeing, and self‑management.

Maintain awareness of current developments, research, and best practices in pain management to ensure the delivery of competent and efficient care.

Ensure the safe prescribing, supply, storage, administration, checking, and disposal of medications, including controlled drugs, in line with Trust policy and NMC standards.

Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and contemporaneous nursing documentation.

Assist in the organisation and day‑to‑day management of…