Multiple Sclerosis Specialist

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 jobThe 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 treatmentsAbout usOur new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (##########0). 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: descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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 treatmentsPerson SpecificationTrust ValuesEssential
Awareness of trust values- adequate example given
Training,qualifications and experienceEssential
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
Specialist qualification at degree level
communication and relationship skillsEssential
ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Excellent communication both written and verbal.
Planning and organisational skillsEssential
able to organise own workload able to plan and delegate roles to other as appropriate Evidence of leadership/management skills
Desirable
Leadership course
Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS TrustAddressLeicester general hospital Gwendolen Road Leicester LE5 4PWAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 358- 6176088-ESM
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