Pain Specialist Nurse

NHS Scotland:

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Note that this post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran and/or NHS Scotland.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pain Specialist Nurse based across University Hospital Crosshouse and Ailsa Hospital. This post is offered on a fixed-term / secondment basis for 1 year of appointment.

Hours:

37 hours per week.

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

An exciting 12 month secondment opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified nurse to join our small but dynamic multi-disciplinary team within NHS Ayrshire and Arran Outpatient Pain Service. The suitable candidate will work along side the Clinical Nurse Specialist in delivering and developing quality person centred care Ayrshire wide to those learning to live well with chronic pain.

The role is multi-faceted and full supervision and training will be given. The role requires you to be flexible and confident to work independently and in group settings or the to have the willingness and enthusiasm to step out of your comfort zone and learn new skills.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

• Level 1 Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Educated to degree level
• Interest in Pain Management
• Previous post registration experience in pain management or relevant post.
• Demonstrate an understanding of current developments in Pain Management for acute and chronic pain
• Excellent communication skills.
• Evidence of role development within relevant position
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of specialist nurse
• Experience using pain assessment methods in clinical settings and pain management with evidence of implementation of such methods.
• Experience of teaching in clinical settings
• Application of audit strategies in practice
• Experience of implementing change within a clinical environment.
• Confident at working on multi-professional level
• Computer skills particularly use of Microsoft Office software
• Committed to support the Trust’s values
• Knowledge of a range of pain management strategies used in the management of acute and chronic pain
• Knowledge of change management
• An understanding of the application of audit and research practice in clinical setting
• Demonstrate an understanding of quality & patient safety in relation to pain management

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Jacueline Wilson, Pain Lead at jacquelyn.watson@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

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It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

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