Applications are invited for the post of
Clinical Pain Nurse Specialist
with the
Centre for Active Lifestyle Management (CALM)
service. This is a part-time post (0.4 WTE) based at
University Hospital Lewisham, London
and involves working with patients with chronic pain as part of a multi-professional team. This role would suit a nurse specialist with experience in chronic pain &/or palliative care. The CALM service was established in 2009 and has a small but dedicated team comprising a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Physiotherapy Specialist, Pain Nurse Specialist, Assistant Psychologist and an Administrator (all 0.4 WTE) as well as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Specialist (0.2 WTE). It aims to improve the quality of life of adult patients with chronic pain, helping them achieve their optimal level of function and self-reliance in managing pain through a programme of psychologically informed education and guided practice.
The role of the Clinical Pain Nurse Specialist is to work individually and jointly with other members of the CALM team to help patients develop their understanding of chronic pain as well as their knowledge of evidence-based coping strategies to help them improve their quality of life. The Clinical Pain Nurse Specialist will lead on the medication issues relating to chronic pain, advising and supporting patients in optimising and reducing their pain medication as appropriate. They will also be involved in the delivery of the group pain management programme as well as undertaking individual and joint work with patients as required.
This is an interesting and rewarding job, with the opportunity to work with supportive colleagues. The service encourages innovation and research as it strives to develop new and engaging ways to support patients with chronic pain.
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability. Improving the experience of staff with disability. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development. Making equalities mainstream.
To provide a high-quality, advanced, expert nursing and cost-effective service to patients referred to the Centre for Active Lifestyle Management (CALM) Service. This comprises a multi-professional team (Psychology, Physiotherapy and Nursing) who work with patients with chronic pain to help them improve their quality of life.
The role of the Chronic Pain Nurse Specialist is to be an important member of the multi-professional team which takes a holistic approach to chronic pain, helping patients to develop coping strategies to manage the physical, psychological and social problems it causes. In addition, the Chronic Pain Nurse Specialist in the CALM Service is to provide expert advice on optimising medications used for chronic pain, as well as medical interventions, in order to help patients to make informed decisions about their care.
The Division aims to provide an environment conducive to the on-going development of all staff and advancements in the quality of the service by ensuring provision of a high standard of training, teaching and clinical care.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be an advanced and experienced practitioner within the field of chronic pain and they will be expected to provide clinical support, working independently or assisting with multi-professional interventions in which full training has been undertaken based on clinical practice standards.
The role of Clinical Nurse Specialist requires a high degree of personal and professional autonomy in making clinical judgements. Taking sole and joint responsibility as appropriate for patients during their time in the care of the CALM service to ensure a successful patient-based outcome, which will require assessment, planning and implementation of treatment.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be required to give advice and guidance to other health professionals regarding chronic pain interventions and clinical practice.
They will be responsible for the nursing leadership within the CALM service, giving support and guidance within the multidisciplinary team and contributing to the high-quality care given to patients in accordance with clinical governance. The postholder will ensure the delivery and expansion of an expert and advanced nursing service through effective interdisciplinary care, utilising clinical and managerial expertise. This will include a review of the effectiveness of treatments offered.
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Clinical Pain Nurse Specialist
with the
Centre for Active Lifestyle Management (CALM)
service. This is a part-time post (0.4 WTE) based at
University Hospital Lewisham, London
and involves working with patients with chronic pain as part of a multi-professional team. This role would suit a nurse specialist with experience in chronic pain &/or palliative care. The CALM service was established in 2009 and has a small but dedicated team comprising a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Physiotherapy Specialist, Pain Nurse Specialist, Assistant Psychologist and an Administrator (all 0.4 WTE) as well as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Specialist (0.2 WTE). It aims to improve the quality of life of adult patients with chronic pain, helping them achieve their optimal level of function and self-reliance in managing pain through a programme of psychologically informed education and guided practice.
The role of the Clinical Pain Nurse Specialist is to work individually and jointly with other members of the CALM team to help patients develop their understanding of chronic pain as well as their knowledge of evidence-based coping strategies to help them improve their quality of life. The Clinical Pain Nurse Specialist will lead on the medication issues relating to chronic pain, advising and supporting patients in optimising and reducing their pain medication as appropriate. They will also be involved in the delivery of the group pain management programme as well as undertaking individual and joint work with patients as required.
This is an interesting and rewarding job, with the opportunity to work with supportive colleagues. The service encourages innovation and research as it strives to develop new and engaging ways to support patients with chronic pain.
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability. Improving the experience of staff with disability. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development. Making equalities mainstream.
To provide a high-quality, advanced, expert nursing and cost-effective service to patients referred to the Centre for Active Lifestyle Management (CALM) Service. This comprises a multi-professional team (Psychology, Physiotherapy and Nursing) who work with patients with chronic pain to help them improve their quality of life.
The role of the Chronic Pain Nurse Specialist is to be an important member of the multi-professional team which takes a holistic approach to chronic pain, helping patients to develop coping strategies to manage the physical, psychological and social problems it causes. In addition, the Chronic Pain Nurse Specialist in the CALM Service is to provide expert advice on optimising medications used for chronic pain, as well as medical interventions, in order to help patients to make informed decisions about their care.
The Division aims to provide an environment conducive to the on-going development of all staff and advancements in the quality of the service by ensuring provision of a high standard of training, teaching and clinical care.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be an advanced and experienced practitioner within the field of chronic pain and they will be expected to provide clinical support, working independently or assisting with multi-professional interventions in which full training has been undertaken based on clinical practice standards.
The role of Clinical Nurse Specialist requires a high degree of personal and professional autonomy in making clinical judgements. Taking sole and joint responsibility as appropriate for patients during their time in the care of the CALM service to ensure a successful patient-based outcome, which will require assessment, planning and implementation of treatment.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be required to give advice and guidance to other health professionals regarding chronic pain interventions and clinical practice.
They will be responsible for the nursing leadership within the CALM service, giving support and guidance within the multidisciplinary team and contributing to the high-quality care given to patients in accordance with clinical governance. The postholder will ensure the delivery and expansion of an expert and advanced nursing service through effective interdisciplinary care, utilising clinical and managerial expertise. This will include a review of the effectiveness of treatments offered.
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