Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Multiple Sclerosis team University Hospitals Plymouth to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic nurse to make a significant difference to the health outcomes of adults with MS. We are looking to appoint a Band 7 as a developmental post allowing progression from band 6 to Band 7 on completion of agreed competencies including the completion of Non Medical Prescribing.
This is a full time Specialist Nurse Post working within an established MS team that includes three Specialist Nurses, Two Infusion Nurses, two MS Consultants and administrative staff. The team work collectively to provide comprehensive care and support for the local MS population.
The role would be required to support prescribing activity with time allocated for completion of the prescribing course as part of the role development programme.
As well as working as part of the team the successful candidate will work autonomously in the delivery of nurse-led clinics and patient monitoring.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose:
Works Autonomously and as part of the MDT to Assess, plan, implement and evaluate expert nursing care and provide support to people living with Multiple Sclerosis and their carers. The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the co-ordination and organisation of individual treatment programmes throughout the illness trajectory and work to develop communication across divisional and organisational boundaries.
Act as an Independent Nurse Prescriber, able to distribute repeat DMT prescriptions for MS Patients with support from the MS Consultant team (not initiating new treatments) and monitoring the safety of the treatment regimes.
Act as an expert source of knowledge and information for people with Multiple Sclerosis. The post holder is the specialist who has the freedom to initiate change, using broad policies, seeking advice when necessary from the wider MDT and is guided by health, organisational and occupational policies/ guidelines. Acts as a role model for excellence in the field of Multiple Sclerosis.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- Works autonomously to manage his/ her own case load of patients whilst working as part of the Multidisciplinary team.
- Communicates highly sensitive and emotive condition related information E.g. breaking bad news to patients and relatives regarding their diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis and prognosis.
- To assess new patients in the clinical area, identifying their psychological, physiological, emotional, spiritual and cultural needs in relation to their disease and proposed treatment, providing a pathway of nursing care for the patient.
- To safely conduct Non-medical prescribing practices in line with Trust Policies and Procedures to avoid delay in distributing repeat prescriptions for Disease Modifying treatments to MS patients.
- To act as patient advocate
- Identify Patients with MS who may benefit from disease modifying therapy.
- Provide specialist information to support and educate people with MS (pwms) through the complex decision-making process regarding disease modifying therapies.
- Monitor Patients with MS on treatments for side effects and efficacy, including ordering and monitoring blood results and ordering MRI scans.
- Provides continuity of care throughout the patient journey, liaising across organisations e.g., Primary Care and social services.
- Develops individualised programmes of care and provide highly specialised advice. Provide up to date and appropriate verbal and written information to patients and carers.
- Provides expert clinical advice and support to and be the first point of contact for patients, carers and health care professionals. Expert knowledge is not obtainable from other areas of the multidisciplinary team. The post holder has the freedom to initiate action within broad policies seeking advice, as necessary. These are based on the post holders own interpretation of those policies.
- Formulates individualized treatment programmes in conjunction with the medical team considering Each patient is placed on the correct treatment protocol and Investigations and treatments are organised as required.
- Act as a role model for excellence in Multiple Sclerosis to patients, carers and Health Professionals.
- To provide support and empathy for distressed patients/ carer, identifying those at risk and referring to appropriate agencies.
- Reviews patients independently and initiates changes in management of care.
- Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary meetings in relation to future management and/or discharge arrangements.
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure all relevant information is documented in the medical and nursing notes.
- Provide a first point of contact service and in collaboration with the Multidisciplinary team members assess the needs of the patient, families and carers and provide expert advice.
- Providing prescribing support for the Multiple Sclerosis service. Develop and organise an educational course for those newly diagnosed and symptom management courses for those with established MS looking at pertinent issues that may affect them.
Please see the attached JD for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- Works autonomously to manage his/ her own case load of patients whilst working as part of the Multidisciplinary team.
- Communicates highly sensitive and emotive condition related information E.g. breaking bad news to patients and relatives regarding their diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis and prognosis.
- To assess new patients in the clinical area, identifying their psychological, physiological, emotional, spiritual and cultural needs in relation to their disease and proposed treatment, providing a pathway of nursing care for the patient.
- To safely conduct Non-medical prescribing practices in line with Trust Policies and Procedures to avoid delay in distributing repeat prescriptions for Disease Modifying treatments to MS patients.
- To act as patient advocate
- Identify Patients with MS who may benefit from disease modifying therapy.
- Provide specialist information to support and educate people with MS (pwms) through the complex decision-making process regarding disease modifying therapies.
- Monitor Patients with MS on treatments for side effects and efficacy, including ordering and monitoring blood results and ordering MRI scans.
- Provides continuity of care throughout the patient journey, liaising across organisations e.g., Primary Care and social services.
- Develops individualised programmes of care and provide highly specialised advice. Provide up to date and appropriate verbal and written information to patients and carers.
- Provides expert clinical advice and support to and be the first point of contact for patients, carers and health care professionals. Expert knowledge is not obtainable from other areas of the multidisciplinary team. The post holder has the freedom to initiate action within broad policies seeking advice, as necessary. These are based on the post holders own interpretation of those policies.
- Formulates individualized treatment programmes in conjunction with the medical team considering Each patient is placed on the correct treatment protocol and Investigations and treatments are organised as required.
- Act as a role model for excellence in Multiple Sclerosis to patients, carers and Health Professionals.
- To provide support and empathy for distressed patients/ carer, identifying those at risk and referring to appropriate agencies.
- Reviews patients independently and initiates changes in management of care.
- Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary meetings in relation to future management and/or discharge arrangements.
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure all relevant information is documented in the medical and nursing notes.
- Provide a first point of contact service and in collaboration with the Multidisciplinary team members assess the needs of the patient, families and carers and provide expert advice.
- Providing prescribing support for the Multiple Sclerosis service. Develop and organise an educational course for those newly diagnosed and symptom management courses for those with established MS looking at pertinent issues that may affect them.
Please see the attached JD for further details.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oProven post registration
- oAble to demonstrate commitment to high quality care
Desirable
- Recent demonstrable MS Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC Registration Adult Nursing
- oProfessional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, demonstrable experience or short courses
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification or Working towards
APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential
- oExcellent organisational skills
- oTime management skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oProven post registration
- oAble to demonstrate commitment to high quality care
Desirable
- Recent demonstrable MS Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC Registration Adult Nursing
- oProfessional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, demonstrable experience or short courses
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification or Working towards
APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential
- oExcellent organisational skills
- oTime management skills
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
