Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job summary

Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Nurse Specialist

We are seeking a keen and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join the dynamic Multiple Sclerosis (MS) team as a MS Clinical Nurse Specialist to cover for a maternity leave. The role is to deliver high quality specialist care and support to patients with MS.

Clinical responsibilities will include running nurse led clinics at St Georges Hospital and St Helier Hospital, Carshalton, multidisciplinary clinics, domiciliary reviews, co-ordination of treatment pathways and patient education programmes.

There have been great advances in the treatment of MS in the last few years with Disease Modifying Therapy as well as improvements in complex symptom management and palliative care.

The successful candidate will have experience in neurology, preferably in Multiple Sclerosis and in case management. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team are essential.

There will be excellent opportunities to help further your own professional development through internal and external courses.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact:

Maria Vega Sota, Lead MS Clinical Nurse Specialist, on 0208 725 2104

Main duties of the job

To provide MS Clinical Nurse Specialist care for a caseload of patients with Multiple Sclerosis at St George's and St Helier Hospital.

In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, be responsible for setting, monitoring and maintain excellence standards of care for people with Multiple Sclerosis. To provide holistic care including symptom and relapse management and monitoring of patients on Disease Modifying Therapies.

About us

We are one of the country's largest and busiest acute NHS Trusts, serving a diverse population of more than 3.5 million people across south London and beyond.

Our main hospital site in Tooting and other healthcare locations provide a modern, dynamic, caring environment for excellent clinical care, education and research.

We employ around 9,000 dedicated staff across more than 40 different services and specialties. Every day, more than 2,000 patients attend our sites, mainly for outpatient appointments, elective surgery, and in our Emergency Department, made famous as the home of '24 Hours in A&E'.

You can find opportunities in a wide range of occupations and professions, from front-line doctors and nurses through to other health professionals, and essential support and corporate services - all working together to provide outstanding care every time for patients, and the communities we serve.

Whatever role you work in, we are committed to offering excellent learning and development opportunities and to supporting you in your careers.