Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Specialist Nurse

Job summary

Band 7 with Annex 21 for any successful applicant without a Masters.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic individual to join our expanding Multiple Sclerosis specialist Nursing Team at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

The individual will work as an integral member of the MS team, which covers Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. The MS Clinical Nurse Specialist (MS CNS) will use their specialist knowledge, skills experience and understanding of MS and its impact on the individual to determine what level of care is needed and to direct resources accordingly. The role is diverse and the nurse must exercise high levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as an expert in MS Nursing care, promoting good practice in the diagnosis, treatment and care of people with MS in order to provide a seamless service. The MS CNS will work as an autonomous practitioner, manage and prioritise a complex and specialist MS caseload, aiming to pre-empt, prevent and rectify issues related to MS.

The post holder will use evidence based, holistic patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate highly specialist interventions designed to maximise the individuals' potential to function independently and maintain their quality of life. The post holder will be responsible for establishing networks and links between health, social services and the voluntary sector, liaise with and advise professional colleagues and other individuals across the primary, secondary, tertiary and voluntary care settings.

The MS CNS will provide specialist clinical support, advice and education on the co-ordination and management of the care of individual patients and their families.

The MS CNS will undertake research into MS nursing and demonstrate continuing professional development and be involved in enhancing service development by conducting clinical audit.

The post holder will provide specific training to healthcare professionals and care staff involved in the care of MS regionally.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.