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Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is one of the UKs leading healthcare recruitment and care providers, specialising care and support with individuals who have Complex Needs and Social Care; Tailored to our service users' needs to promote independence and companionship.

Role: Complex Care Assistant
Salary: £14 per hour
Location: LE4, Thurmaston, Leicester
Job Type: Full Time
Shifts on offer*: Monday to Sunday, Day and Nights Flexible.
*Shifts Times are set times, but Monday to Sunday flexibility on offer depending on availability.

About the Role :
Sugarman Health and Wellbeing are looking for a Complex Care Assistant who can support our Service User in his own Home, He is a 22-year-old Male patient with AVM - Arteriovenous Malformations. He has a Tracheostomy and Mickey button in Situ. Our service user is non verbal and communicates via eye contact and gestures. He lives at home with his family who supports with all aspects of his care and wellbieng. Our Healthcare Assistant roles are also doubled up as a companionship role by building up key relationships and promoting independence through daily tasks for our service user within his own home environment and especially within the community.

What are the Benefits?
-Theoretical and Practical training is provided to ensure you have the correct skills and give yourself the opportunity to upskill yourself in the sector.
-Career development opportunities.
-NVQ level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care *Please enquire for more information*
-Ongoing support from our Office Team, Registered Managers and Clinical Nurses.
-Weekly Pay via PAYE or Umbrella Schemes
-DBS application registered with Sugarman Health and Wellbeing

Requirements for the Role
-Here at Sugarman Health and Wellbeing, we are looking for an outgoing bubbly candidate, who can show their best assets on providing the highest quality of support.
-A minimum of 6 months of professional UK Care experience have previous experience and training around
Tracheostomy and Ventilators.
-Complex Care experience preferred but not a mandatory need.
-To provide the correct compliance documents including updated Right to Work and original DBS certificate.

How to Apply?
Please submit a copy of your updated CV. If successful, a member of our Recruitment Team will contact you to discuss your interests and experiences in further detail.

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

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To act as a role model and provide leadership in the clinical area. To demonstrate advanced clinical skills in order to provide the highest standard of individualised patient care whilst supervising the work of others. The post holder will play a key role in the nursing team to provide a quality family centred and supportive environment where parents/carers can learn to care for their babies. To utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with family/carers the multidisciplinary team, other departments within the Trust and pertinent agencies outside the organisation. To actively participate in and contribute to the management of the clinical area. To act as a mentor, teaching and supervising junior staff including, student nurses, student midwives, and health care support workers. To support, teach and facilitate junior medical staff as well as staff in other departments such as Delivery Suite and Post-natal wards. Provide assessment, planning, organisation and co-ordination of care needs to a total patient group.

To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all children, by assessing care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating them without supervision. To assist the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Matron in leading the nursing team and deputise in their absence. To monitor standards of nursing care and take appropriate action to maintain and improve them. To utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with children, families, the multi-disciplinary team, other departments within the trust and pertinent agencies outside the organisation. To respond to childrens and families concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required. To act as a mentor, teaching and supervising junior staff including student nurses and health care support workers. KEY RESULT AREA Clinical Responsibilities Act as a clinical leader and role model for the nursing team, setting standards and expectations of quality of care and developing techniques to ensure a client orientated service. Carry out planned care for a group of children without direct supervision. Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient care. Supervise programmes of care given by junior staff and students. Ensure the legibility and accuracy of documentation, in such a manner that enables the information to be effectively handed over to other staff. Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to local and Trust policy. Ensure registered nurses monitor childrens progress, work towards safe and timely discharge plans and ensure barriers to discharge are identified and acted on appropriately. Deal with concerns raised by children and families in a proactive manner and take remedial action as necessary, as per Trust policy, informing the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Modern Matron. To maintain accurate records and prepare accurate statements concerning accidents, clinical incidents and complaints, as required by the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Modern Matron. Work with the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Matron to ensure adherence to all official recommendations, guidelines and regulations relating to child protection. Identify and refer children in need/at risk as per Child Protection guidelines and procedures. Maintain competency in advanced resuscitation skills by successful completion of a recognised course (PILS/APLS). Managerial Responsibilities Be responsible for the daily management of the ward/department, in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Matron. Plan, organise and deploy staff according to ability and workload in order to meet the childrens needs. This will include anticipating problems where they may exist and to inform the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Modern Matron of the day of any changes in staff requirements as may result from changes in patient dependency, in the event of insufficient manpower being available. Ensure that nursing practices comply with local and Trust policies and procedures. Communicate effectively at all times and maintain a harmonious working environment. Assist in organising regular ward/department meetings and attend unit and other meetings as and when appropriate. Ensure effective communication is developed via team briefing or other methods to enable staff to fulfil their proper functions. Maintain a safe and healthy environment. Assist the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Matron in compiling duty rotas and be responsible for arranging adequate staff cover. Assist the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Matron in the monitoring of sickness and absence levels. With the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Modern Matron participate in the selection and recruitment of junior staff. Assist in ensuring the availability of resources for patient care. Ensure equipment is in good working order and report appropriately when defective. Support the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Matron and exercise leadership by example. To be aware of the effect of change amongst all staff and the importance of ensuring that any change in clinical or managerial policy is effectively communicated to all staff. Actively participate in nursing research, ensuring that appropriate, relevant and valid research findings are incorporated in clinical practice. Participate in the implementation of continuous quality improvements within the ward/department, in line with Trust policies, commissioners specifications and the NHS Plan and NSF for Children. Lead the implementation of nursing audit on the ward/department and facilitate the development of multi-disciplinary audit within the directorate. Ensure competence in information technology skills, relevant to ward/department. Ensure the economical use of resources. Carry the crash bleep when required, responding to emergency calls within the unit. Promote and develop the philosophy of child and family centred care within the ward/department, ensuring that nursing staff are responsible to the needs of the individual children and their families. Be proficient in relevant I.T. skills. Education, Training and Personal Development. Participate in the education of the child and family regarding aspects of care and promotion of health and the prevention of illness. Assist in the annual appraisal process and ensure all staff have an individual performance review and a personal development plan in place as delegated by and in consultation with the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Matron. Assist the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Matron in orientating all new staff and students to the ward/department. Provide teaching and development to the nursing team and students, assisting them to achieve their learning outcomes. Act as a role model, mentor and preceptor to the nursing team. Provide evidence based Health Education/Health Promotion to children and their carers. Professional Responsibilities To keep up to date with current developments in nursing and ensure evidence based practice. Maintain personal records of continuing professional development. Contribute to the delivery of the trusts Nursing Strategy. To act in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Ensure confidentiality at all times, only relating confidential information obtained to those acting in an official capacity. To be aware of and take appropriate action in regard to cardiac arrest, fire and major incident. Understand your role and responsibilities in Safeguarding Children; identifying and referring children and families in need / at risk.

To act as first point of contact on behalf of the consultant and the Trust and deal effectively and courteously with all enquiries from GPs, patients/carers, other departments within the Trust and external bodies. To produce correspondence and reports by the use of audio transcription technology/D scribe. To type urgent clinical letters, including those of a sometimes distressing or emotional nature from audiotape or direct dictation as agreed. To organise and support meetings on behalf of the Consultant and the Consultants team, taking and distributing minutes as required. To deal with all telephone calls relating to the service, ensuring patient focus is maintained and enquiries are handled in a courteous, tactful and prompt manner and respecting patient confidentiality at all times.

To maintain confidentiality in relation to information about patients, staff and other health service providers in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1984 and the Caldicott guidelines. Ensure that Trust policy is followed with regards to health and safety and infection control issues. To maintain a safe environment by ensuring own knowledge of equipment and adhering to manufacturers guidelines. To participate in team and departmental meetings to develop and improve practice in the department and promote new ideas. To up hold good standards of behaviour towards your colleagues, patients, and the public. To take an active role in induction and orientation of new staff. Conform to Trust and Unit policies regarding reporting of sickness and the booking of annual / study leave. Maintain standard of conduct and dress to sustain public confidence in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and Trust Policies.

To assist the Ward Manager and multi-disciplinary team members with general ward administration / clerical duties to ensure the smooth running of the ward / department and to act as a receptionist for visitors coming on to the ward. To make Outpatient Department appointments at the request of staff,using the patient information system (ICARE). To adhere to Trust visiting hours policy and to discuss any queries withnurse in charge. To arrange transport for patients discharge, transfers and Outpatientappointments, in accordance with Trust policy and eligibility criteria. To complete requisitions for stores and maintenance, as requested by theNurse in Charge, i.e. equipment to E.B.M.E and Carillion for repairs. To complete and query orders not delivered as required and maintainstationary supplies. To undertake filing as requested by Doctors and Nurses. To provide clerical and administrative support to junior doctors asrequired. To ensure ethnic origin and religion of patients is recorded accurately. To undertake photocopying as requested. To distribute patient post and forward post to discharged patients. To keep an accurate admission and discharge register. To complete patient insurance claim-forms and send them to MedicalRecords. To inform the Finance Department of overseas visitors. To liaise with nursing staff regarding any telephone queries about patients. To liaise with all Consultant secretaries as appropriate. To inform the relevant department if a GP is not shown on ICARE. To take patients property and valuables to the General Office whennecessary and arrange their return on patient discharge. To correct registration and admission details on ICARE. To deliver patient documentation to various departments at the request ofthe medical or nursing staff. To take all donations, cash or cheques, for ward funds to the generalOffice and maintain accurate records of the same. To assist in the training of new Ward Administrators and new AdminSupport Team members. To ensure admission packs are kept up to date and stock level ismaintained. To obtain hospital notes for admissions via Accident and Emergency,RATU, Clinics and for repatriations from other hospitals. To complete notes after discharge, ensuring that all documentation is filedand returned to Medical Records. To trace hospital notes using ICARE.To refer any queries you are unable to deal with to the most appropriateperson. To keep note files in order.High quality care for every patient, every day To make up new volumes of notes where necessary. To ensure that Doctors complete electronic discharge summaries correctlyas soon as an inpatient episode is completed. To send copies of the discharge summaries to GP and CodingDepartment

Key Duties and Responsibilities 1. Clinical Delivery of the evidence based expert clinical care exercising a high degree of professional autonomy, demonstrating the ability to make sound decisions based on the knowledge and experience. Holistic individual consultation of patients using a range of different assessment methods including medical history taking, physical assessment, clinical investigations and risk stratifications tools, all of these appropriate to the presentation within the boundaries of the role. Order and interpret investigations, laboratory tests, appropriate imaging, and act on results as appropriate. Reach a valid, reliable, and comprehensive conclusion based on the history and clinical findings. Initiate drug therapy/medication within the parameters of agreed clinical guidelines and in accordance with present legislation supply and prescribing of medicines. Communicate with patients in ways that empowers them to make informed choices about their health and healthcare. Actively implement and manage, evidence based therapeutic programmes, which are in the interest of patient and improve health outcomes. Work in partnership with other clinical teams making appropriate referrals to optimise health outcomes and resources. In partnership with patients, clients and other professions, make sounds decision which are ethically based in the interest of patients and clients in the absence of precedents and protocols. Provide specialist knowledge, advice, resource information and support to clinical staff across the trust. 2. Service & Practice improvement Promote the improvement of quality and clinical effectiveness within the resource constraints. Develop practices that are appropriate to patient and service need thought understanding the wider implications of epidemiological, demographic, social, political, legislative, and professional trends and developments. Identify the need for change and proactively generate practice innovations to implement solutions to better meet the needs of patient and the service. Develop and undertake activities to monitor the progress and efficiency of the service and owns practice. Continually assess and monitor risk in their own and others practice and challenge others if necessary. Critically appraise and synthesise the outcomes of relevant research, evaluations and audits, and apply the information when seeking to improve practice. 3. Management and Leadership Contribute to the development of the specialist service and act as a change agent and facilitate the change process whilst encouraging other to be innovative and adaptable in the approach to change. Work across professional, organisational and system boundaries to proactively develop and sustain new partnerships and networks to influence and improve health, outcomes, and healthcare delivery systems. Review and update documentation and policies specially required by the team. To be conversant with all the relevant Trust policies and procedures and ensure they are correctly implemented. Lead the team in establishing and maintaining effective communication channels with the multi-disciplinary team, patients and their carers and external agencies. To work collaboratively with representatives of other clinical areas, disciplines and services to provide a seamless pathway of care. Coordinate, lead and manage the activities of clinics on a day to day basis. Assisting with the investigation of complaints and lead on the development of action plans to address areas of concern. Participate in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff. To represent the Trust on National forums related to the role and Advanced Clinical Practice. Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality. 4. Information management Adhere to confidentiality at all times with sensitive personal data. Responsible for the systematic monitoring of investigations and appointments, in collaboration with administration and managerial staff. Ensure compliance with care pathways and service development. Provide reports of the statistics, service and practice developments when required. Provide high standards of documentation in accordance with the Trust documentation policy. 5. Education and training To participate in teaching programmes for nursing in the care of patients relevant to frailty and care of older adults. To exhibit a personal commitment to clinical education and development. Work in collaborations with others to plan and deliver interventions to meet the learning and development needs of their own and other professions. Raise awareness of the current local, regional, national and international perspectives in clinical specialities. Provide training and educations opportunities within the team, the Trust, local and national areas. 6. Audit and research Contribute/assist in the development of multidisciplinary research and clinical audit in frailty, implementing effective and evidence-based practice Develop research skills and provide support and appropriate implementation strategies for changes in clinical practice. Participate and contribute to any on-going regional and national research to evaluate the effectiveness of care strategies related to the patient experience within emergency and unscheduled care. To share best practice; through publications and attendance/presentation opportunities at conference level 7. Resource Management To apply sound financial evaluation to proposed service developments. Maintain accurate records in relation to equipment used and maintained by the frailty and ED teams. 6. Risk Management To ensure that systems are in place to manage, reduce and prevent clinical risk to self and others within the RDC department. To monitor incidents highlighted by members of the emergency team and communicate to appropriate areas to address risk issues. Promote best practice in health & safety, utilising unit and Trust policies Post holder will be based in the Emergency Department and will work closely with the Frailty team and ED team

The Lead Neighbourhood Nurse Manager's key responsibility is to provide viable, accessible leadership to all clinical areas within their given areas of responsibility, The Lead Neighbourhood Nurse Manager will support the Community Nursing teams and Senior Nurses to promote excellence in nursing care to maintain and improve clinical standards and support the care of patients in their homes. The post holder will ensure that all patients are treated with compassion, dignity and respect placing value on the diversity of the local community and beyond. He/she will promote best practice in the prevention of infection through ensuring a clean and safe environment, and that clinical practices are in accordance with Trust policy and best practice guidelines to minimise the risk of infection. Through line management of the Neighbourhood Nurse Managers and working in close collaboration with other clinical colleagues, lead the delivery and expansion of an expert Community Nursing service across the organisation. The post holder will lead on advancing the body of knowledge through education, research and audit with the aim of improving access to treatment services. The Lead Neighbourhood Nurse Manager will ensure that the patient experience is of the highest quality inspiring patient and public confidence. This will be achieved through high visibility, accessibility, and surveillance. The post holder will be expected to work clinically for an agreed 20% of their time and where required will be a specialist in their clinical area. The Divisional Directors, the General Manager and the Heads of Nursing lead each Directorate. The Lead Neighbourhood Nurse Manager will report directly to their Head of Nursing who has overarching responsibility for the operational management and strategic direction of nursing. This post will include working and travelling to all hospital and community sites.

Actively participate in the clinical and operational management of the ED Be able to assume the role of overall nurse in charge, clinical coordinator, rotate through all areas including triage, and resus. Practise and promote nursing care to the highest standards, in accordance with the Trusts policies, procedures and national guidelines / professional code of conduct. Maintain up to date knowledge of current research and practice and ensure that this is reflected in practise throughout the Directorate. Take responsibility for own professional growth, development and motivation including participation in Clinical Supervision. Take responsibility for a team of people providing support and carrying out PDR's.

We are looking for nurses who are enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are committed to providing high quality care. You will be fully supported by the team and receive appropriate orientation and training to fulfil the role. You will need to be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the service and will also have the opportunity to work in the exciting new Elective Hub opening on the LGH site 2024 You will work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure needs are met in relation to care input, support for ongoing care needs and safe. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives. Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency. Co-ordinate, organise and prioritise the work of the nursing team on a day-to-day. Supervise others and participate in their education and Where appropriate, act as a mentor/expert witness. Responsible for the effective and efficient use of clinical, physical and financial Adhere to Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensure compliance of others. Promote and practice the highest standards of prevention and control of infection at all times. (Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)

We are looking for an experienced, customer focussed, tenant safety professional to lead the delivery of compliance and health and safety services to our tenants and leaseholders living in our housing stock of around 5700 dwellings (of which approximately 300 are leasehold) in the borough of Charnwood.

You must be comfortable driving the operational delivery of services and will provide assurance that the Council is delivering against all relevant legislative, statutory, and regulatory obligations, and that tenants, staff, and members of the public are being kept safe.

The benefits of working with CBC:

Agile working
Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 days of leave (depending on length of service), inclusive of bank holidays
Most services are closed over Christmas
Opportunities for professional development
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Free parking

We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant's Employer Recognition Gold Award.

We prioritise the well-being and engagement of our employees through internal groups such as the Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.

Find out more about this role and who we are by visiting www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jan Glass, Head of Landlord Services at janet.glass@charwnood.gov.uk.

Interviews are scheduled for: Monday 16 December 2024

Previous applicants need not apply.

No Agencies please.

Undertake specified direct and indirect care, clinical and therapeutic intervention as delegated by the Registered Nurse / Health Care Professional. Carry out specified delegated clinical care and support consistent with the patient / users plan of care. Deliver unsupervised specified care and intervention as prescribed by an appropriate Registered Health Care Professional in accordance to agreed Trust and Directorate policies, procedures and protocols. Assist the Registered Professional by developing care plans for treatment, assessing and documenting care, providing verbal and written reports in an effective and safe manner. Make observations of care with regard to supporting the patient/users general health and well-being. Reporting areas of concern. Assist and support care delivery by only undertaking delegated work that is within own level skill and competence. Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the care delivered by the Medical retina team and that benefits the patient/ user experience. To support the medical retina team in delivering injection lists in UHL or in a community setting. To support Medical Retina clinics where required. To be involved in Audit and research. To support transformation and change within the Ophthalmology services.

Job Summary: 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 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. Key Result Areas & Performance: All the following are to be carried out while working in close collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team led by the Consultant Clinical Psychologist. The post-holder will need to demonstrate clinical expertise within the field of chronic pain and work autonomously, managing own allocated clinics independently as well as joint working with the multi-professional team and seeking guidance/support when necessary. The role includes: Autonomously or in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, managing the care of patients with chronic pain. Carrying out relevant interventions, within agreed clinical protocols and in line with current practice and guidelines. Responding to chronic pain patients wide variety of complex physical and cognitive difficulties and needs, utilising highly specialist skills. Demonstrating the ability to develop new skills and provide expert, high quality nursing input to the CALM Service. Providing expert advice and management of medication issues for patients with chronic pain, including helping them optimise or reduce their medication as appropriate. Having sole responsibility for medication recommendations in the discharge report issued to patients and referrers and for use by outside agencies on completion of the CALM programme. Contributing to the design and delivery of the physical health content of the CALM programme, as well as contributing to the handbook for the programme. Taking an active role within the multidisciplinary team in discussing patients, advising and explaining medical pathologies and treatment methods, and others matters relating to complex chronic pain patients in order to ensure appropriate referral, management and treatment. Sharing responsibility with other members of the CALM team for writing letters regarding clinical decisions to patients and referrers. Offering a supportive service to patients and their carers, disseminating specialist knowledge enabling individuals to try and adapt to changes in their lives caused by chronic pain. Liaising with other healthcare professionals when necessary. Providing, promoting and maintaining a support and advice service to patients and their carers, to include provision of information giving from diagnosis through to all aspects of chronic pain, in liaison with relevant healthcare professionals. Providing clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate. Contributing to service evaluation, research and policy development. Developing the service in a structured interdisciplinary way, initiating on-going change and progression in the role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Developing interdisciplinary clinical management protocols and working within them. Maintaining accurate and legible records of all clinical and legal documentation with regard to Statutory and Trust policies. Being professionally accountable for all aspects of their activities. When required, investigating the nursing aspects of incidents/complaints and initiating corrective action. Workforce Provide advanced specialist knowledge and education, acting as a clinical resource to the Trust, CCG and Trust affiliated Universities. In conjunction with other members of the CALM team, to assess learning needs and organise training and teaching programmes to fulfil the areas and individuals learning requirements within the field of chronic pain. Take part in the selection, orientation and development of relevant staff and students within the service. Promote staff confidence and competence and therefore assist job satisfaction and staff recruitment and retention. Identify the requirements to carry out the specialist role, implement and manage the service, developing the role in line with patient and service needs. Financial Take responsibility for the effective and efficient use of resources, being aware of resource requirements and limitations. Ensure all equipment and supplies in the clinical area are maintained to enable delivery of efficient and safe care. Evaluate equipment and make recommendations relevant to purchasing policies in conjunction with Procurement. Authorise the issue of appropriate appliances to patients within the Trust and community setting. Partnerships Communications and Relationships Possess excellent communication skills to facilitate the collaboration between all professionals in the complete care and management of all patients within the CALM Service. Work in partnership with members of the multidisciplinary team, as well as within the Trust and community in order to provide a coherent patient-centred service. Ensure effective communication networks are established and maintained with all disciplines, patients and relatives/carers, to include Community Health Care Teams. Communicate highly sensitive information, addressing barriers to information. Demonstrate sensitivity, empathy and reassurance. Provide advice, support and education to patients who may use the service, to include the development and regular reviews of relevant written patient and carer information. Access effective clinical supervision to allow personal reflection on own practice and self-development both personally and professionally. Be an active member of the Pain Nurse Specialist Group and other relevant external specialist groups. Develop links within the Trust and outside agencies to organise and implement practical instruction for HCAs, Pre-Registration and Post-Registration nursing staff and medical staff both in a theoretical and a clinical setting. Support and assist other specialties within the Trust with relevant clinical issues and those of service development. Act as a resource for specialist knowledge and skills related to care and for the development of research-based practice. Represent their speciality clinically, both internally within the Trust, and externally. Act as a representative of the Trust at local/national educational meetings Promote and undertake, where appropriate, nursing research and to publish the outcome in order to update own knowledge and promote excellence in clinical practice. Be aware of and participate as necessary in clinical research trials for patients, liaising with relevant Healthcare professionals. Utilise research findings, where applicable, in the delivery of specialist patient care, disseminating relevant information to colleagues. General Develop guidelines, set standards, policies and protocols to ensure the provision of a safe and effective, research/evidence-based nursing service. To initiate and participate in nursing and clinical audit, taking action to improve any areas of weakness Continually monitor and evaluate the service through the facilitation of quality assurance tools in the clinical area. Monitor and evaluate the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Trust. Be self-aware, taking own continuing education and professional development needs into account, accessing advice, guidance and support. Keep up to date with current trends and developments in nursing related to chronic pain. Ensure all Trust/Divisional nursing policies/protocols and procedures are adhered to, including EC Directives, Health and Safety and Work, COSHH and Moving and Handling Codes of Practice. Structure Chart Divisional Head of Nursing Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner in the CALM team Post Holder Junior colleagues

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