Clinical Nurse Specialist (Multiple Sclerosis)
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Role Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced practitioner to lead the multiple sclerosis service and caseload across North Devon. You will manage a small team, collaborate with clinical teams to develop the service, and promote exemplary care for patients with multiple sclerosis in North Devon and surrounding areas.
Responsibilities: Accountable to the Clinical Matron, you will provide expert education and advice at strategic and operational levels to promote patient-centered quality care. You will work collaboratively with clinical teams, learning and development, and other professionals across the Trust.
Candidate Requirements: Proven experience working with patients with long-term conditions as a clinical nurse specialist is essential. Experience with multiple sclerosis is preferred but not required, as full training and supervision will be provided. Excellent leadership, liaison, teaching, and reporting skills are necessary. Ability to travel to other locations as required.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Contact for Further Information: Dianne Hollidge, Clinical Matron, Medicine, at 01271 313978 or email Dianne.hollidge@nhs.net
Inclusion & Diversity: As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
Additional Notes: The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications are received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, merging the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits: We support your professional development with funding for qualifications, CPD, and rotational placements. We promote work-life balance through flexible working, family-friendly policies, and benefits such as paid annual leave, occupational health services, staff discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, NHS pension, and cycle-to-work schemes.
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