Pain Management Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 7

Job overview

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of patients living with pain?  We are seeking a motivated, dynamic, and highly skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Pain Management team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist service that is committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centred care.

As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will bring extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of pain management, gained through a substantial period of working in this specialised field. Your expertise will help shape and deliver innovative approaches to managing pain across diverse patient groups.

Why join us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Opportunities for further education and professional growth within a supportive environment.
• Make a tangible impact on patients pain management outcomes and quality of life.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh &/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

• Provide expert clinical support & advice to patients & the multidisciplinary team across a wide range of adult & paediatric specialities.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner, managing complex pain cases & delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Deliver education & training to healthcare professionals to enhance knowledge & skills in pain management.
• Assess, plan, implement, & evaluate pain management strategies, ensuring safe & effective interventions.
• Collaborate with surgical & peri-operative teams to optimise pain control & improve patient outcomes.
• Participate in service development & quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the advancement of pain management practices.
• Rotate between University Hospital of Wales & University Hospital Llandough, providing consistent support across sites.
• Maintain accurate documentation & uphold professional standards in line with Health Board policies.
• Engage in continuous professional development, including working towards or maintaining advanced qualifications (MSc & independent prescribing).
• Promote patient-centred care, ensuring dignity, respect, & effective communication at all times.

The posts will primarily be based at University Hospital of Wales with a rotation to the University Hospital of Llandough.  Applicants should therefore be car owners with a current driving licence.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.