Clinical Nurse Specialist in MS (Multiple Sclerosis )

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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Job summary

Interview date Friday 24th Jan 2025 Am between 9-12

Provision of specialist, high quality, expert Multiple Sclerosis care. Developing appropriate guidelines and clinical pathways for patients under the care of the multiple Sclerosis service.

Liaison with the multidisciplinary team(s) and other health agencies.

Provide care across the whole disease trajectory including assessment of newly diagnosed and those with an established diagnosis including treatments, onward referral/discharge and end of life care. Supporting ward staff to safely discharge patients back to their homes.

Carry out telephone assessments, face to face assessments of patients with MS and formulate plans of care and support.

Provide specialist information to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals on the management of Multiple Sclerosis.

On completion of training, to safely carry out Non Medical Prescribing Practice to support the Consultants in managing patients with MS.

Interviews will be Friday 24th January 2025 between 9am and 12 midday.

***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

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate expert nursing care and provide support to people living with Multiple Sclerosis and their carers, having continuous responsibility for co-ordination and organisation of individual treatment programmes throughout the illness trajectory

Develops and manages a caseload of patients with complex needs. Competent to undertake advanced nursing assessments of the patient's needs

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.

Competent with the checking and administration of Iv Infusions to MS patients if required.

Act as an expert source of knowledge and information for people with Multiple Sclerosis.

The post holder liaises effectively with all members of the Multidisciplinary team within the acute hospital and primary care settings and supports developmental roles that enhance team capacity and resilience.

Provide specialist nursing advice, psychological support and act as a consultancy role to people living with multiple sclerosis, their carers and other health and social care professionals;

The post holder will work autonomously and as part of a team.

Develops the service according to need, undertakes audit and research projects and develops policies and procedures.

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.

Date posted

16 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £52,809 a year £37,338 - £52,809 Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-AM-M6841519

Job locations

University Hospitals Plymouth Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon.

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the role of Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Specialist Please see the detailed job Description and Person Specification for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the role of Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Specialist Please see the detailed job Description and Person Specification for this role.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • NMC Registration Adult Nursing
  • Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, demonstrable experience or short courses

Desirable

  • Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification or Working towards

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Three to Five years post registration demonstrable experience.
  • Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care

Desirable

  • Recent MS demonstrable experience

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Time management skills

Desirable

  • Research Interests
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • NMC Registration Adult Nursing
  • Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, demonstrable experience or short courses

Desirable

  • Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification or Working towards

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Three to Five years post registration demonstrable experience.
  • Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care

Desirable

  • Recent MS demonstrable experience

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Time management skills

Desirable

  • Research Interests

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon.

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon.

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse for Neurology

Amanda Holt

amandaholt@nhs.net

01752433538

Date posted

16 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £52,809 a year £37,338 - £52,809 Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-AM-M6841519

Job locations

University Hospitals Plymouth Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon.

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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