Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Nurse Specialist
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust as a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Specialist Nurse, leading on MS care pathways within the Neurology Service.
* You will be a key member of the Neurology multidisciplinary team, providing expert assessment, treatment, and ongoing support to people living with Multiple Sclerosis, ensuring delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across the MS pathway.
* You will support patients on the MS pathway, from GP referral, through to treatment, follow up, support and discharge through personalised care planning.
* You will part of MDT team, attending locally and central MDT meetings, and may be required to present cases for review supporting the MS Consultant.
* You will work with other appropriate professionals across all care settings of the pathway, building good relationships with the Neurology Service Team, clinicians across all other specialities, nursing and administration teams.
* You will support patients in both outpatient and ward settings and will lead on reviewing MS patients whilst they are admitted to our wards for other conditions.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a registered nurse with a qualification and experience in the field of multiple sclerosis and who is motivated and willing to adhere to the values of the service and Trust. This post would also suit a specialist nurse in another disciplinary working at a band 7 level wishing to move speciality and willing to undertake MS training.
For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
Job responsibilities
For further information, regarding the role please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.
Person Specification
criteria
* Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
* A complete and accurate application
* Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
* Evidence of essential experience for role
* Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
* Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
* Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
* Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
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.
£47,810 to £54,710 a yearper annum plus high cost allowance
#J-18808-Ljbffr