Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a keen and enthusiastic and motivated Registered nurse, with an interest in Multiple Sclerosis to join our Multiple Sclerosis (MS) team as a MS Clinical Nurse Specialist within a substantive post at MTW NHS Trust
The role is to deliver high quality specialist care and support to patients with MS.
Clinical responsibilities will include running nurse led clinics at Maidstone Hospital/OR remotely, multidisciplinary clinics bi monthly - linking in with KCH, domiciliary reviews-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 service has recently linked in with the Medical Infusion Suite who now provide an infusion service for one of the DMT's, and the patient numbers are increasing moderately.
The successful candidate will have experience in neurology, preferable 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 also be excellent opportunities to help further your own professional development through internal and external courses.
Main duties of the job
- To provide MS CNS care for a caseload of patients with MS in a given catchment area:
- In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, the neurologists the other MS CNS based on the Tunbridge Wells site, be responsible for setting, monitoring and maintaining excellent 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
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBCNE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBCNE
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RN 2 years at band 6 level
- Teaching certificate or equivalent.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing education
- First line management/ leadership course
Experience
Essential
- An interest in Multiple Sclerosis care
- Willingness to accept additional responsibilities
- previous experience in neurology would be an advantage
Desirable
- experience of working in an autonomous role
- evidence of appropriate knowledge base
skills
Essential
- excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written
- Capable in make clinical/managerial decisions on own initiative.
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to support colleagues in stressful situations
- Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively.
- Teamplayer
- ability to anticipate and forward plan
- to be able to work under pressure
Desirable
- To have the ability to work alone and as part of a cross site team
- Some evidence of leadership skills
- confidence in using IT equipment and systems/ spread sheets
- ability to learn quickly
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RN 2 years at band 6 level
- Teaching certificate or equivalent.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing education
- First line management/ leadership course
Experience
Essential
- An interest in Multiple Sclerosis care
- Willingness to accept additional responsibilities
- previous experience in neurology would be an advantage
Desirable
- experience of working in an autonomous role
- evidence of appropriate knowledge base
skills
Essential
- excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written
- Capable in make clinical/managerial decisions on own initiative.
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to support colleagues in stressful situations
- Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively.
- Teamplayer
- ability to anticipate and forward plan
- to be able to work under pressure
Desirable
- To have the ability to work alone and as part of a cross site team
- Some evidence of leadership skills
- confidence in using IT equipment and systems/ spread sheets
- ability to learn quickly
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
