Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Band 4 Nurse Associate for Bath Centre for Pain Services (BCPS).
The Chronic Pain Specialty in the Royal United Hospital, Bath is one of the largest in the UK and provides care for patients both locally and nationally. Bath Centre for Pain Services is a national specialist Service based in Bernard Ireland House working with people with complex chronic (persistent) pain and associated pain disability. The Nurse Associate role will be part of the specialist BCPS team and training will be provided. This roles is unique and will be an interesting career development for people looking for a great challenge. BCPS is located in Bernard Ireland House (BIH) at the RUH and includes therapy & accommodation for the patients accessing specialist complex pain rehabilitation programmes staying for 1-4 weeks. BCPS rehabilitation therapy & accommodation is modelled on a home environment rather than that of a hospital ward in order to reflect the self-managing ethos towards independence for our patients. Please note the accommodation is not a ward and we do not undertake any medical/ nursing treatments or interventions. We support our patients using a psychology model helping them get back to living life with their pain and pain related disability.
We are looking for a full-time person but would consider a job share or part time hours for the appropriate candidate.
Main duties of the job
Your responsibilities will include involvement in specialist pain rehabilitation therapy, supporting our patients with personal care and activities of daily living, taking part in patient sessions by assisting clinicians as well as maintaining smooth running of the admission process, accommodation and psychology based therapy. You will be supporting the pain specialty patients in really making a difference to their independence in the presence of pain & distress which is challenging for many of our patients on a day-to-day basis. You’ll help provide emotional support to both our patients and the people that are close to them, assist in providing management of behaviour techniques and deliver the best care possible to our patients who have significant pain and pain associated disabilities. You will be expected to take part in sessions joining in with the therapy such as attending the gym, going into town, taking part in exercises etc.
You will also act as a role model for the BIH HCA team and be willing to take part in the pain specialty rehabilitation model, manage high levels of distress and physical disability as well as associated mental/psychological distress.
If you’d like to understand more about this unique role, I would welcome an informal discussion. Please do contact me, Karen Draper (Lead Nurse) either by telephone 01225 821181, or by email karen.draper1@nhs.net if this is something you would like to do.
About us
At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Date posted
18 November 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£23,949 to £26,282 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
427-4764853
Job locations
Bernard Ireland House, E2, Royal United Hospitals
Bath
BA1 3NG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
