Neurology MS Nurse Specialist

Job summary

Neurology MS Nurse Specialist - Band 7

Fixed Term / Secondment (for 8 months until January 2027)

We are looking for one experienced registered nurses with proven experience of acute and or long term care of neurological conditions to work as an integral member of our very enthusiastic multidisciplinary Croydon Neurology Team; you must have a specialist interest in MS. This is for either fixed term or secondment covering maternity leave

As a specialist nurse you will provide day to day clinical expertise working in both hospital and community settings along agreed clinical pathways within this integrated Trust. Working closely with the four neurology consultants and other neurology nurses as well as the Community Multi-Disciplinary Team and liaising with other services and directorates to ensure maximum effectiveness, quality, patient experience and ensuring sensitivity to patient's needs and ethnic requirements.

You will need to be an adept and confident, with proven experience of working in this field and area of specialist interest with the ability to meet the clinical, educational and emotional needs of patients and their carer's as well as demonstrating good interpersonal skills to enable effective teamwork as well as taking part in service evaluation audit and research. Previous experience as a neurology nurse specialist is an advantage.

Interviews: tbc

Main duties of the job

To develop and establish the specialist nursing service for people with MS so as to provide appropriate support.

To provide nursing cover and support for other neurological conditions.

To ensure an integrated service is delivered for those people with MS. Liaising with other members of the multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, continence service, neuropsychology services, social workers. In particular developing the interface between Hospital, Community and Primary Care Services to ensure that patients are able to manage their condition at home without unnecessary hospital admissions/stays.

To develop the knowledge of both people with MS and Health Care Professionals about the optimal management of MS and symptoms associated with it.

To liaise with the voluntary sector in order to develop the support and services available for people with MS.

To be an integral part of the specialist neurological team for assessment, management and review of MS patients and their treatment(s).

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.