Overview
An exciting opportunity within the Community based Multiple Sclerosis Specialist Nurse Team to appoint a Band 6 Multiple Sclerosis Nurse. The base of the successful candidate will be determined on appointment. Working across Northumberland, the post holder will work with the Specialist Multiple Sclerosis Nurse and MS Nurses to deliver a comprehensive specialist clinical service for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS), with an emphasis on patient‑centred care and symptom management. The post holder will promote integrated care, working across services and Trusts to ensure quality of service and adherence to local and national standards. The post holder will be able to demonstrate the ability to act autonomously, where necessary, within a small team with appropriate clinical supervision from the Specialist Nurse Team Manager.
To support the provision of a specialist nurse resource for individuals with MS, their relatives & carers, members of the general public, health professionals and statutory & voluntary bodies. Promotion of integrated care, ensuring quality of service and adherence to local and national standards. Ability to act autonomously within a small team with appropriate clinical supervision from the specialist nurse team lead.
Responsibilities
* Deliver a community based, comprehensive, specialist clinical service for people affected by MS, with an emphasis on patient centred care and symptom management.
* Provide people affected by MS and health and social care professionals with support, education, advice and information to manage the condition effectively.
* Provide a timely response to acute exacerbations of, or continued progression of MS and co‑ordinate the appropriate level of care to enable them to remain at home where possible.
* Assist the MS specialist nurse in monitoring and review of patients in Northumberland who may be eligible for disease modifying treatments.
* Assist in the facilitation and delivery of early supported discharge for people with MS.
* Ensure accurate documentation and patient records are maintained in line with organisational policy & NMC standards.
* Participate in regular audit/research evaluating practice and participate in local and national research projects.
* Support the MS Specialist Nurse in the development and delivery of specialist training & education in MS to people affected by MS, health professionals, allied health professionals, social care staff and students.
Qualifications
* The post holder will be a First Level live NMC Registered Nurse with a professional degree or equivalent experience.
* Experience of coordinating care for people with long term conditions and/or multiple sclerosis in a variety of settings.
* Expected to attend a week long residential Development Module in Clinical MS and to attend further training as required.
* Participation in the education and teaching of people affected by MS and health and social care professionals will be expected.
Other information
Applicants who are members of the Armed Forces, and those who have a disability that requires support in the workplace (two ticks pledge) and who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed under the Trust's interview guarantee scheme. We recognise the value of diversity and inclusion and are committed to a workforce that is diverse, equal and inclusive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBT+ and disabled candidates. We are a Disability Confident Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and hold other awards; we support Apprenticeships, Age Positive and are a mindful employer.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to attend interview please contact our HR Recruitment Team on 0191 203 1415 option 2.
Applicants who meet the Fit and Proper Person Requirements (FPPR) will require additional pre-employment checks in line with CQC and NHS England statutory guidance.
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Note: It is a requirement that successful applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post; the cost is deducted from the first monthly pay.
The post holder will be a First Level live NMC Registered Nurse with a professional degree or equivalent experience. They will have experience coordinating care for people with long term conditions and/or MS in a variety of settings. They will be expected to attend a week‑long residential Development Module in Clinical MS and to participate in further training as required. Participation in education and teaching of people affected by MS and Health and Social Care Professionals will be expected.
The Northumbria Way
What the Northumbria Way means for you:
* Extensive staff health and well‑being programme including access to our Wellbeing Hub
* Flexible working opportunities and generous annual leave and pension scheme
* Access to lease car and home electronics scheme (qualifying criteria applies)
* Opportunities to improve professional development through training programmes
* On‑site nursery places via salary sacrifice and savings schemes via Northumberland Community Bank
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be a high performing employer with services across Northumberland and North Tyneside. We value innovation and quality and actively support staff development and well‑being.
Recruitment note
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