Job overview

•         We are seeking a keen and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join the dynamic Multiple Sclerosis (MS) team as a MS Clinical Nurse Specialist. The role is to deliver high quality specialist care and support to patients with MS.  This post is part of a collaborative service working project to improve patient outcomes and quality of care. 
• To work as an autonomous, advanced practitioner and effectively deliver an expert nursing service within the specialist area
• Review patients diagnosed with relapsing remitting MS, on a low efficacy treatment not seen in over 12 months.
• To effectively manage a caseload of patients/clients
• To ensure that patients and their families are fully informed and supported by providing clinical and social support
• To assist in the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines. 

·         There have been great advances in the treatment of MS in the last few years with Disease Modifying Therapy as well as improvements in complex symptom management and palliative care.

·         The successful candidate will have experience in neurology, preferably in Multiple Sclerosis and in case management.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team are essential. 

·         There will be excellent opportunities to help further your own professional development through internal and external courses.

Main duties of the job

1.     Clinical Practice

• To assist in the delivery of a specialist nursing service for people with specialist needs
• To lead by example
• Be recognised as an expert in their field holding additional qualifications / specialist knowledge and expertise.
• To provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals following diagnosis and through all stages of treatment
• To ensure continuity of a high standard of evidence based nursing care, assessing health, health related and nursing needs of patients, their families and other carers by identifying and initiating appropriate steps for effective care. This can include:

·       Managing a patient caseload

·       Ordering diagnostic tests within agreed parameters

·       Making and receiving referrals

·       Admitting and discharging patients for specified conditions within agreed protocols

·       Run nurse led clinics at St Georges Hospital and St Helier Hospital

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). 

 After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.