Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Multiple Sclerosis Practitioner

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Job summary

Multiple Sclerosis Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical specialist in Multiple Sclerosis to join the existing post holder in the High Weald Lewes and Havens Community Neurology team within Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. Applications from suitably experienced therapists or nurses welcome.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide advanced clinical care management for clients with MS living in the community. They will also provide support to patients in clinics for follow up, for those undergoing treatment with DMTs and newly diagnosed clients. Whilst based within the High Weal Lewes and Havens team at Uckfield community Hospital, there is close liaison with local neurologists and other agencies providing input for this client group.

About us

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.

  • Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
  • Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
  • July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
  • Flexible working patterns offered across all services
  • Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
  • Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader

SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust's workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.

Details

Date posted

28 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience £43,742 - £50,056 Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

150-DD8836-EAS-A

Job locations

Uckfield Community Hospital

Framfield Road

Uckfield

TN225AW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Experience of complex case management within a neurological field is essential and community work desirable. The post holder needs to be able to work flexibly, autonomously and cope with high levels of clinical demand.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Experience of complex case management within a neurological field is essential and community work desirable. The post holder needs to be able to work flexibly, autonomously and cope with high levels of clinical demand.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • NMC or HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience post registration
  • Significant experince in the community

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Working within an MDT
  • Knowledge of current research within MS
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • NMC or HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience post registration
  • Significant experince in the community

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Working within an MDT
  • Knowledge of current research within MS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Uckfield Community Hospital

Framfield Road

Uckfield

TN225AW


Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Uckfield Community Hospital

Framfield Road

Uckfield

TN225AW


Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Service Manager

Kirsty Humphry

kirsty.humphry1@nhs.net

01273666491

Details

Date posted

28 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience £43,742 - £50,056 Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

150-DD8836-EAS-A

Job locations

Uckfield Community Hospital

Framfield Road

Uckfield

TN225AW


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