Job summary
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!
West Hertfordshire community neuro service provided by CLCH is looking for an enthusiastic forward thinking Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Nurse Specialist.
We have a wonderful opportunity for someone with neuro experience to come and work with us for a year, working in the community supporting people with MS. We are able to offer support within our large team to help you support the patients on the caseload.
12 month fixed term contract, part time. Internal CLCH staff & external secondments from other NHS organisations considered.
Main duties of the job
This role involves providing care for people with MS within the community, including running out-patient clinics and visiting people in their homes. You will be working as the community specialist in supporting with symptom management, support and education. You will be supported by our great multi-disciplinary team environment, alongside many highly skilled and experienced Physiotherapists, Specialist Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, support staff.
Our ethos is for every member of the team to grow as a clinician, and to be supported to maintain their wellbeing in both life and in work.
If you think this may be the role for you, please feel free to get in touch for more information and we welcome visits to view the service.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply (Band 5 roles and above)
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please refer to job description, person specification and CLCH trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please refer to job description, person specification and CLCH trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/degree in nursing
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio relevant to specialty
- Involvement in Appraisal Scheme
- Attendance at specialist advanced courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology
- Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post
- Band 7) MS Development module (MS Trust) or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Educated to Masters Level in Neuro or equivalent combination of post graduate diplomas
- Further education in Counselling or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience of working in a community setting at a senior level.
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in supervising and appraising junior clinicians/support workers.
- Experience in supervising students
- Experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience working with voluntary organisations
- Experience in service development projects.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including, multi-pathologies
- Knowledge of role of MDT and interdisciplinary team working
- Ability to provide input that is client centered, including goal setting
- Knowledge of the Clinical Guidelines related to neurological disorders specifically MS
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning
- Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance and its application to clinical practice
- Advanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
- Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel
- Teaching of junior staff / students, peers in in - service training setting
- An understanding of the importance of involving service users in their treatment and service development
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/degree in nursing
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio relevant to specialty
- Involvement in Appraisal Scheme
- Attendance at specialist advanced courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology
- Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post
- Band 7) MS Development module (MS Trust) or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Educated to Masters Level in Neuro or equivalent combination of post graduate diplomas
- Further education in Counselling or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience of working in a community setting at a senior level.
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in supervising and appraising junior clinicians/support workers.
- Experience in supervising students
- Experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience working with voluntary organisations
- Experience in service development projects.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including, multi-pathologies
- Knowledge of role of MDT and interdisciplinary team working
- Ability to provide input that is client centered, including goal setting
- Knowledge of the Clinical Guidelines related to neurological disorders specifically MS
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning
- Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance and its application to clinical practice
- Advanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
- Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel
- Teaching of junior staff / students, peers in in - service training setting
- An understanding of the importance of involving service users in their treatment and service development
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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).
