Job overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team here at Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust
You will be responsible for the provision of evidence-based clinical advice and support to staff and patients across the Trust to deliver high quality, patient-focused care.
You will be responsible for the assessment, planning and provision of specialist nursing advice and carries out specialist nursing procedures in line with professional codes of conduct and local policies and guidelines.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will contribute to the management of referrals received from inpatient and outpatient sources to ensure that patients are triaged to the appropriate health care professional within the pain service.
Undertake pain assessments and formulate, implement and evaluate management plans, both ward-based and within outpatient clinics: liaising with senior colleagues as required.
Develop knowledge of the different therapeutic interventions and strategies that can be utilised in the management of acute and/or chronic pain conditions.
Make evidence-based, appropriate, and timely decisions about the management of patient care.
Teach patients and relatives about their condition, treatment, and self-help options.
Engage in clinical supervision and self-reflection, using this to improve care and practice.
Be responsible for providing specialist clinical advice and support to, and liaising with staff, patients and carers.
Carry a caseload and take responsibility for the management of allocated cases.
Improve and maintain standards of care within the specialty.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
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This advert is for Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Westcliff On Sea, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Jun 2026.
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