Job summary
To lead and manage a specialist service for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) across South Buckinghamshire and to work autonomously within professional guidelines.
To manage a clinical caseload
To act as a catalyst for the shape and range of future services
To work in collaboration with the consultant neurologist, consultant physicians, neuro-rehab consultant, associate specialists, other members of the MS nursing team, therapists, GPs, community services and Social Services as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote and develop best practice and high standards of care for people with MS (pwMS).
Actively facilitate and participate in improving and enhancing the level of care given to individuals with MS at a local, regional and national level.
To provide specialist education and training in MS to health care professionals in diverse settings
To deliver a high standard of patient care using advanced autonomous clinical skills, and a broad and in-depth theoretical evidence based knowledge
Main duties of the job
To manage and deliver an in patient, out patient and domiciliary service providing expert and effective clinical care and highly specialised advice, promoting concordance with long term therapy to maximise cost effectiveness and quality care for all patients.
This will include managing a patient caseload, ordering diagnostic tests, making and receiving referrals, running clinics autonomously. This will involve reviewing newly diagnosed patients, relapse and symptom management and monitoring of disease modifying treatments.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications and training
Essential
- Registered nurse
- 7 years post registration experience
- 4 years working as a band 6
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of working with MS
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- IT and computer skills
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites
Person Specification
Education and qualifications and training
Essential
- Registered nurse
- 7 years post registration experience
- 4 years working as a band 6
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of working with MS
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- IT and computer skills
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites
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).
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