Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated and highly motivated individual
to join the already established Multiple Sclerosis team at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust.
You will be joining a long established, supportive and
respected team of Neurology Specialist Nurses, who cover a range of
neurological conditions. The team is friendly, forward thinking and committed
to service development.
You should have recent experience in the field of Neurology
or experience nursing patient with long- term health conditions and a
commitment to developing your knowledge and skills within the field of Multiple
Sclerosis.
Working both as a team member, and independently are
necessary requirements. You will be supported by and work collaboratively
with Neurologists and Specialist MDT members ensuring effective assessment,
planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients with Multiple
Sclerosis.
The role requires excellent communication and influencing
skills.
Nurse led outpatient clinics in the specialism, run across
all the hospital sites
Your expert intervention will lead to a reduction in
unplanned hospital admissions, facilitation of early hospital discharge, readmission
avoidance, a reduction in A&E attendances and ambulance call outs whilst
providing holistic care throughout the patient journey.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will organise and manage a caseload for a
defined group of patients / service users, providing specialist nursing
support, advice and education and care to that specific group. They will carry
continuing responsibility for the assessment of needs, development,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of
standards within the defined service group.
Raise awareness of Multiple
Sclerosis reducing associated stigmas andpromote social inclusion.
Reduce unnecessary admissions and
facilitating early hospital discharge.
Work
towards practising as a non-medical prescriber within area of Speciality. This will include undertaking relevant
training and working within MYHT non-medical prescribing governance
framework once completed.
Co-ordinate and manage
nurse-led clinics within Speciality to include a relapse clinic and the
review of patients treated with disease modifying therapies
Co-ordinate infusion service
Co-ordinate blood monitoring
and interpret results
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Responsibility for a defined caseload of patients and will provide an effective and high quality patient-focused service that is sensitive to the needs of users and providers
- Organises, prioritises and evaluates workload based on accepted referral criteria and discharge criteria in line with operational protocols.
- Will provide clinical, social and psychological support to their patients using excellent communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach their optimum level of independence and health
- To provide specialist advice, supervision and support to their defined caseload and peers
- Responsible for providing evidence based practice
- Will have responsibility for supporting the Band 7 CNS / team leader in leading identified and agreed aspects of the service, in the development of care systems, protocols and guidelines working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and developing excellent interdepartmental relationships with excellent communication with a focus on quality improvement
- Will ensure cost effective use of all resources and appropriate governance management
- Promote programmes of health education and health promotion relevant to service
- Work within national policy frameworks relevant to the service and trust local guidance
- Review , interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations and point of care testing which may effect, change to individual care plans, liaising with appropriate medical staff where necessary
- Deal effectively and professionally with patient / service user issues collaborating with PALS as appropriate and take a proactive approach to resolving issues and learning from complaints and escalate when unable to resolve
- To maintain accurate appropriate and concise patient records within agreed databases and electronic systems
- Contribute to the multi-professional approach in the management of patients / carers within the specialist area in relation to ongoing care needs
- Act as a resource for specialist knowledge for clinical staff on wards / departments
- Ensure effective multi- disciplinary communication
- Support the management function of the department by provision of reports and information as required
- Provide mentorship and preceptorship as required to junior staff in the team or students on placement
- Ensure you work within an agreed divisional work plan
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Responsibility for a defined caseload of patients and will provide an effective and high quality patient-focused service that is sensitive to the needs of users and providers
- Organises, prioritises and evaluates workload based on accepted referral criteria and discharge criteria in line with operational protocols.
- Will provide clinical, social and psychological support to their patients using excellent communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach their optimum level of independence and health
- To provide specialist advice, supervision and support to their defined caseload and peers
- Responsible for providing evidence based practice
- Will have responsibility for supporting the Band 7 CNS / team leader in leading identified and agreed aspects of the service, in the development of care systems, protocols and guidelines working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and developing excellent interdepartmental relationships with excellent communication with a focus on quality improvement
- Will ensure cost effective use of all resources and appropriate governance management
- Promote programmes of health education and health promotion relevant to service
- Work within national policy frameworks relevant to the service and trust local guidance
- Review , interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations and point of care testing which may effect, change to individual care plans, liaising with appropriate medical staff where necessary
- Deal effectively and professionally with patient / service user issues collaborating with PALS as appropriate and take a proactive approach to resolving issues and learning from complaints and escalate when unable to resolve
- To maintain accurate appropriate and concise patient records within agreed databases and electronic systems
- Contribute to the multi-professional approach in the management of patients / carers within the specialist area in relation to ongoing care needs
- Act as a resource for specialist knowledge for clinical staff on wards / departments
- Ensure effective multi- disciplinary communication
- Support the management function of the department by provision of reports and information as required
- Provide mentorship and preceptorship as required to junior staff in the team or students on placement
- Ensure you work within an agreed divisional work plan
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- First level ( Honours) degree or willing to undertake
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Post registration qualification in relevant subject
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills
- Non-medical prescribing or willing to undertake
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT literate
- Teaching, assessment and presentation skills
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Flexible attitude to working
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Insight into role
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Understand the national specialty and professional agenda
Desirable
- Knowledge of current health issues which may influence role
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience of Band 5 or above in a relevant area
- Multi-professional working
- Teaching/ training
- Working autonomously
Desirable
- Audit/ research experience
- Leadership/ management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- First level ( Honours) degree or willing to undertake
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Post registration qualification in relevant subject
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills
- Non-medical prescribing or willing to undertake
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT literate
- Teaching, assessment and presentation skills
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Flexible attitude to working
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Insight into role
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Understand the national specialty and professional agenda
Desirable
- Knowledge of current health issues which may influence role
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience of Band 5 or above in a relevant area
- Multi-professional working
- Teaching/ training
- Working autonomously
Desirable
- Audit/ research experience
- Leadership/ management
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).
