Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the MS Specialist Nurse in ensuring theprovision of excellent care with compassion for patientsand relatives who are cared for within the team.

In order to provide excellent care with compassion the MS Support Nurse will ensure that:

All patients involved in decisions about their care and have agreed their plan of care.

All patients provided with information and opportunities to learn about their condition.

All patients feel they have been treated with dignity and respect.

Appropriate members of the wider multidisciplinary team are engaged in the planning and provision of care and treatment for patients as required.

All patients are happy with the care and compassion received and have had frequent opportunities to discuss their care with the MS Nurse responsible for their care.

Supports the implementation and monitoring of adherence to relevant clinical guidelines.

The documentation of patient care is contemporaneous, occurs during the consultation with the patient and meets professional and trust standards, clearly indicates the care required and provided and the outcome of care.

To assist and support the MS Specialist Nurse in ensuring a high standard of care is delivered, based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patients needs.

In order to assist and support the MS Specialist Nurse in ensuring a high standard of care is delivered the Multiple Sclerosis Support Nurse will:

Plans care in partnership with the people with MS in their caseload, facilitating their choice and involvement in decision making.

Provide training, support and monitoring patients as required within their caseload, who are receiving disease modifying treatments.

Promotes self-management for people with MS, providing education and support as required, to people with MS, patient groups and other professionals in the care of people with MS.

Makes appropriate referrals to other health professionals as necessary.

Assist and support the MS Specialist Nurse in the safeand effective management of the MS Service

In order to assist and support in the safe and effective management of the MS Service the Multiple Sclerosis Support Nurse will:

Maintain own nursing skills and competencies

Maintain a current CPD portfolio in line with Trust policy and NMC registration

Participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.

Achieve required standards for revalidation.

Ensure own practice meets professional and Trust standards and provide high standards across the service.

Communicate in a consistent, professional, approachable, helpful and timely manner.

Comply fully with the Trust uniform policy

To assist and support the MS Specialist Nurse in thedelivery and co-ordination of care through appropriateprofessional practice.

In order to assist and support the MS Specialist Nurse in the delivery and co-ordination of care through appropriate professional practice the Multiple Sclerosis Support Nurse will:

Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Complies with all policies and procedures related to infection prevention and control.

Ensure the environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.

Maintains excellent relationships with the MDT and liaises effectively to ensure seamless care.

Delivers evidence based, individualised care through holistic needs assessment and evaluation of all care interventions.

Plans and delivers work within their assigned caseload and effectively manages their own diary.

Develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters or difficult situations, in an appropriate, supportive and empathic manner.

Participates in data collection and recruitment for research projects in line with research protocols. Participates in quantitative and qualitative data collection of the MS Service.

Safeguards people and promotes equality in care andpractice by recognising, respecting and meeting theneeds and choices of individuals

Safeguards children, young people and adults, escalating concerns in line with trust policy and regulatory frameworks.

Acts in accordance with current legislation, policies, procedures and good practice relating to equality & diversity.

Take action to address behaviour that undermines equality and diversity.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Appropriate NMC registration
• Degree in Nursing
• Non-Medical Prescribing (or willing to work towards)
• Post Registration Qualifications relevant to the role
• Mentorship qualification

Desirable

• Level 4 ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience and knowledge of Neurology Medicine and MS
• Able to perform clinical duties commensurate to that of the role e.g. Venepuncture, Cannulation
• Ability to Implement changes within nursing practice
• Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality
• Experience in the care of MS patients

Desirable

• Evidence of working at Band 6
• Experience in Nurse-led clinics
• Experience developing guidelines/protocols

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

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

Employer's website

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