HCA Band 3 in Pain Management | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

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We are seeking to appoint a motivated and dynamic Band 3 HCA to join our well established Chronic Pain Management Team based across East Lancashire Hospital Trust. 

The role will be working alongside our nursing team and wider multi-disciplinary team to assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing in the pain management team. At the direction of the Registered Nurses you will assist and provide support in multi professional outpatient clinics within the pain management unit. 

You will also be required to support as chaperone in patient procedures, along with supporting the setting up of clinical and treatment sessions. You will be well supported by the experienced nursing team to ensure the delivery of high quality nursing care across the Pain Management Service. 

As the HCA in the pain team you will be involved in the delivery of patient care relevant to those experiencing chronic pain.  You will be required to provide reassurance and support to patients, carers and families, along with chaperoning during procedures. You will be directed by our medical and nursing team to assist in clinics and theatre procedures. 

You will also be responsible for undertaking agreed tasks, under the direct supervision of the nurses on the unit. This will include supporting with diagnostic procedures. 

Alongside the 1-1 clinical work you will also support the wider MDT with our group pain management delivery programme. 

 

 

At East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

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Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

The Trust is committed to creating a well managed, flexible working environment that supports staff and promotes their welfare and development. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment and selection process is accessible to all. Flexible Working applications will be considered. 

• Involve patients and carers/relatives in the delivery of care. 

• Provide reassuranceandsupport to patients and carers/family.  

• Work collaboratively with others in the department to ensure that patients’ needs are met. 

• Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. 

• Provide escort and transfer for patients, with low dependency, as directed.  

• Prepare and set up clinics, including trays and trolleys,treatmentand examination rooms. 

• Tidy and clean rooms and equipment as directed. 

• Chaperone patients whenrequired.  

• Assistpatientsto undress/dress ifrequired,alwaysmaintainingtheir dignity.  

• During procedures,assistmedical and nursing staffas requested  

• Undertake agreed clinical tasks, under the direct supervision of a qualified nurse. 

• Report as soon aspracticable, all hazards and defects to the Senior Nurse on Duty. 

• Assistin set up and delivery of pain groups and programmes as directed. 

• Assisting the Registered Nurse with planning,implementationand evaluation of nursing care.  

• Participating in assessment of healthcare needs.  

• Assistingwith the evaluation of care and completion of patient documentation. 

• Undertaking diagnostic procedures such as: Spirometry,Venepuncture, Blood Pressure,Clinical Observations, Pressure Care Review.  

This advert closes on Thursday 22 Oct 2026