Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Community based Multiple Sclerosis Specialist Nurse Team to appoint a Band 6 Multiple SclerosisNurse. The base of the successful candidate will be determined on appointmentWorking across Northumberland the post holder will work with the Specialist Multiple Sclerosis Nurse and MS Nurses to deliver a comprehensivespecialist clinical service for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS), with an emphasis on patient centred care and symptom managementThe post holder will be expected to promote integrated care, working across services and Trusts to ensure quality of service and adherence tolocal and national standards.The post holder will be able to demonstrate the ability to act autonomously, where necessary, within a small team with the appropriate level ofclinical supervision from the Specialist Nurse Team MangerThe post holder will be a First Level live NMC Registered Nurse with a professional degree or equivalent experience. They will have experience ofco-ordinating care for people with long term conditions and/or multiple sclerosis in a variety of settings.The post holder will be expected to attend a week long residential Development Module in Clinical MS and to attend further training as required.Participation in the education and teaching of people affected by MS and Health and Social Care Professionals will be expected.
Main duties of the job
- To support the provision of a specialist nurse resource for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis, their relatives & carers, members of thegeneral public, health professionals and statutory & voluntary bodies.
- Promotion of integrated care, ensuring quality of service and adherence to local and national standards.
- Ability to act autonomously within a small team with the appropriate level of clinical supervision from the specialist nurse team lead.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver a community based, comprehensive, specialist clinical service for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS), with an emphasis on patientcentred care and symptom management.To provide people affected by MS and Health and Social Care Professionals with support, education, advice and information in order to managethe condition effectivelyTo provide a timely response to acute exacerbations of, or continued progression of MS and co-ordinate the appropriate level of care to enablethem to remain at home wherever possibleTo assist the MS specialist nurse in the monitoring & review of patients in Northumberland who may be eligible for disease modifying treatments.To assist in the facilitation and delivery of early supported discharge for people with MS.Ensure accurate documentation and patient records are maintained in line with organisational policy & NMC standards.Participate in regular audit/research evaluating practice and participate in local and national research projects.To support the MS Specialist Nurse in the development and delivery of specialist training & education in MS to people affected by MS, healthprofessionals, allied health professionals, social care staff and students.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver a community based, comprehensive, specialist clinical service for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS), with an emphasis on patientcentred care and symptom management.To provide people affected by MS and Health and Social Care Professionals with support, education, advice and information in order to managethe condition effectivelyTo provide a timely response to acute exacerbations of, or continued progression of MS and co-ordinate the appropriate level of care to enablethem to remain at home wherever possibleTo assist the MS specialist nurse in the monitoring & review of patients in Northumberland who may be eligible for disease modifying treatments.To assist in the facilitation and delivery of early supported discharge for people with MS.Ensure accurate documentation and patient records are maintained in line with organisational policy & NMC standards.Participate in regular audit/research evaluating practice and participate in local and national research projects.To support the MS Specialist Nurse in the development and delivery of specialist training & education in MS to people affected by MS, healthprofessionals, allied health professionals, social care staff and students.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registered nurse (Adult)
- 1st level degree or equivalent experience
- Specialist knowledge of long term conditions.
- Mentorship qualification Evidence of qualification to undertake the supervision, teaching and assessing of students (essential requirement for post, expectation this will be completed within an 18 month period unless post is bank only).
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of multiple sclerosis, the condition and management of symptoms
- Knowledge of nursing models & evidence based care delivery i.e., NICE guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge of disease modifying treatments.
- Knowledge/understanding of change management and service development.
- Knowledge of the Trust values, vision and key priorities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registered nurse (Adult)
- 1st level degree or equivalent experience
- Specialist knowledge of long term conditions.
- Mentorship qualification Evidence of qualification to undertake the supervision, teaching and assessing of students (essential requirement for post, expectation this will be completed within an 18 month period unless post is bank only).
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of multiple sclerosis, the condition and management of symptoms
- Knowledge of nursing models & evidence based care delivery i.e., NICE guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge of disease modifying treatments.
- Knowledge/understanding of change management and service development.
- Knowledge of the Trust values, vision and key priorities.
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).
