Job summary
The Neurology Team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust have a long established commitment to those with multiple sclerosis (MS). Based at Wexham Park, the post holder will be part of the wider MS service which covers all 3 sites and required to work across the footprint of the organisation, including carrying out visits to the patients home.Multidisciplinary team (MDT) working is an essential part of this role. Building relationships with our community colleagues and those from other NHS Trusts is vital to the development of this service within the neurology integrated care service.This is an exciting role for an enthusiastic and forward thinking nurse who has a passion for delivering innovative and first class careFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust offers an excellent working environment with a friendly enthusiastic neurology team who have demonstrated their commitment to providing a first class service to people living with MS.If you can demonstrate the core values and attitudes that will supplement our team we would very much welcome your application.Anyone who is short listed is encouraged to contact Judith Wilton, MS Consultant Nurse on 07500 129 097/ 07467353692 or Clare Nickols, Neurology Team Manager 07966 381841 for an informal discussion.
Main duties of the job
Safe delivery of MS therapies and management of multiple sclerosis patients across the whole disease trajectory from diagnosis to end of life. Facilitating treatment pathways of emerging/established NICE approved MS therapeutics and also the care and support of all FHFT MS patients to include any task that benefits the neurology MS clinical service. Providing home visits to patients who are unable to attend clinic appointments. You will be involved in the wider MDT discussions/meeting and actively participate and on occasions lead these regarding the care of people with MS.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Safe delivery of MS therapies and management of multiple sclerosis patients across the whole disease trajectory from diagnosis to end of life. Facilitating treatment pathways of emerging/established NICE approved MS therapeutics and also the care and support ofall FHFT MS patients to include any task that benefits the neurology MS clinical service. Providing home visits to patients who are unable to attend clinic appointments. You will be involved in the wider MDT discussions/meeting and actively participate and onoccasions lead these regarding the care of people with MS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Safe delivery of MS therapies and management of multiple sclerosis patients across the whole disease trajectory from diagnosis to end of life. Facilitating treatment pathways of emerging/established NICE approved MS therapeutics and also the care and support ofall FHFT MS patients to include any task that benefits the neurology MS clinical service. Providing home visits to patients who are unable to attend clinic appointments. You will be involved in the wider MDT discussions/meeting and actively participate and onoccasions lead these regarding the care of people with MS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Specialist qualification or willingness to undertake further study for appropriate course (MS Development Module, Birmingham University)
Desirable
- Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (MSCS)
- MS Development Module
- Mentor Prep course
- Health assessment module
- Mental health experience
- Non-medical prescribing module
- GCP qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experienced MS Specialist Nurse with completion of MS Development Module (Band 7)
- Experience with running clinics, extensive knowledge of disease modifying therapy and the safe monitoring of these drugs. (Band 7)
- Experience in research, audit and databases (Band 7)
- Skilled in cannulation and phlebotomy. (Band 7)
- Some MS experience, the willingness to learn and undertake further education as appropriate (Band 6)
Desirable
- Demonstrate involvement in recent research
- Experience and involvement with audits
- Database experience
- Teaching / mentoring experience
- Neurological examination experience
- Non - medical prescriber
- Advanced communication course/qualification
- Skilled in phlebotomy and cannulation
- Neurological examination experience
Skills
Essential
- Reactive lateral thinker
- Demonstrates effective communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently but equally well as a team member
- Assertiveness
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to influence current practice and influence change
- Excellent clinical assessment skills
- Interpretation of blood results
- Ability to cope with responsibility, pressure and distressing or emotional situations
- Motivated self-starter
- Flexible
Desirable
- Cannulation and phlebotomy skills
- Management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Specialist qualification or willingness to undertake further study for appropriate course (MS Development Module, Birmingham University)
Desirable
- Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (MSCS)
- MS Development Module
- Mentor Prep course
- Health assessment module
- Mental health experience
- Non-medical prescribing module
- GCP qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experienced MS Specialist Nurse with completion of MS Development Module (Band 7)
- Experience with running clinics, extensive knowledge of disease modifying therapy and the safe monitoring of these drugs. (Band 7)
- Experience in research, audit and databases (Band 7)
- Skilled in cannulation and phlebotomy. (Band 7)
- Some MS experience, the willingness to learn and undertake further education as appropriate (Band 6)
Desirable
- Demonstrate involvement in recent research
- Experience and involvement with audits
- Database experience
- Teaching / mentoring experience
- Neurological examination experience
- Non - medical prescriber
- Advanced communication course/qualification
- Skilled in phlebotomy and cannulation
- Neurological examination experience
Skills
Essential
- Reactive lateral thinker
- Demonstrates effective communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently but equally well as a team member
- Assertiveness
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to influence current practice and influence change
- Excellent clinical assessment skills
- Interpretation of blood results
- Ability to cope with responsibility, pressure and distressing or emotional situations
- Motivated self-starter
- Flexible
Desirable
- Cannulation and phlebotomy skills
- Management skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
