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Job summary

Main area
Neurology outpatient
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
358- 6176088-ESM
Employer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Leicester general hospital
Town
Leicester
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Multiple Sclerosis Specialist

Band 6

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Job overview

University Hospitals of Leicester Neurology Department seek to appoint a MS Specialist Nurse. The successful candidate will exercise high levels of judgment, discretion, and decision-making in the clinical care of adults with MS within Leicester and Leicestershire. 

The candidate will be required to conduct home visits and will require a reliable source of transport.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be required to work as an autonomous practitioner to deliver specialist expertise and advice demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment, treatment, and management of patients with MS. They will be expected to independently conduct Nurse led clinics at University Hospital of Leicester and Peripheral clinics. The post holder will support the MS team leader and alongside the other team members ensure that the day to day running of the MS service is maintained in the absence of the team leader. 

Annual review in clinic both at the LGH and the Community

Annual home visits may be required for those people unable to travel into the clinic

Answer phone calls / messages left on the help line and act on the queries / concerns

Manage the treatments (Disease Modifying Treatments) – prepare prescriptions for the Consultant to sign, start people on new treatments including coordinate pre- treatment screening, monitoring including blood tests, give advice on managing side effects, develop pathways for new treatments

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals: 

  • high-quality care for all, 
  • being a great place to work, 
  • partnerships for impact, and 
  • research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud, 
  • we are inclusive, and 
  • we are one team 

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will be required to work as an autonomous practitioner to deliver specialist expertise and advice demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment, treatment, and management of patients with MS. They will be expected to independently conduct Nurse led clinics at University Hospital of Leicester and Peripheral clinics. The post holder will support the MS team leader and alongside the other team members ensure that the day to day running of the MS service is maintained in the absence of the team leader. 

 

Annual review in clinic both at the LGH and the Community

Annual home visits may be required for those people unable to travel into the clinic

Answer phone calls / messages left on the help line and act on the queries / concerns

Manage the treatments (Disease Modifying Treatments) – prepare prescriptions for the Consultant to sign, start people on new treatments including coordinate pre- treatment screening, monitoring including blood tests, give advice on managing side effects, develop pathways for new treatments

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria
  • Awareness of trust values- adequate example given

Training,qualifications and experience

Essential criteria
  • Registered RN with current active UK NMC PIN
  • Qualifcation in teaching/Mentoring
  • Significant experience at band 5 or above in specialist area, or relevant area with transferable skills.
Desirable criteria
  • Specialist qualification at degree level

communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria
  • ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • Excellent communication both written and verbal.

Planning and organisational skills

Essential criteria
  • able to organise own workload
  • able to plan and delegate roles to other as appropriate
  • Evidence of leadership/management skills
Desirable criteria
  • Leadership course

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoCare quality commission - Goodhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident committedHappy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sophie Sergiew
Job title
MS Specialist Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07921 545506
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