Job summary
Due to an exciting collaboration with the Multiple
Sclerosis (MS) Trust, we require a Band 7 MS Specialist Nurse to
join the Neurology service at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT. We are seeking a knowledgeable senior nurse with highly-developed
interpersonal and excellent communication skills who has a passion for
delivering excellence in care and is committed to driving improvements and
developments across the MS and Neurology service.
You should possess previous experience
at Band 6, have an interest in, and sound clinical knowledge of, neurology
disorders along with an understanding of the specialist care and management
required by patients across the MS pathway. Whilst the specialist nurse role is
predominately outpatient based, inpatient and in-reach work will be required to
support patients, carers and staff with specialist advice, education and
training in managing MS and its associated complications.
We would welcome existing Band 7 MS Nurses & those working at Band 6 level aspiring to progress into a senior
specialist nursing role. If you meet the Essential Criteria and have a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes for patients, we
would love to hear from you.
You are advised to arrange an informal visit prior to interview. These may be arranged by contacting Su Lindsay, Matron, REM on 0191 565 6256, Bleep
52447 or susan.lindsay7@nhs.net or Sister Carmel Wilkinson, MS Specialist
Nurse, on 0191 565 6256, Bleep 52076 carmel.wilkinson@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Main Duties will include:
Clinical
Act as key worker and ensure provision of
expert specialist advice and knowledge to patients, carers and staff regarding
MS.
Accountable for planning and delivery of all
aspects of patient care for specialist area of practice.
Pro-actively manage own workload and clinical
caseload, making decisions regarding care, treatment and support
required.
In conjunction with MS Team/Lead MS Consultant, co-ordinate delivery of MS patient pathway through use of evidence-based practice
in-line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring.
Manage/lead specialist nurse-led clinics for reviewing patients and play key role in optimising complex
treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge and preventing avoidable admissions.
Managerial
Contribute to MDT meetings ensuring patients appropriately reviewed and treatment options discussed.
Represent MS Service through attendance at meetings and play key role in ensuring national and local standards/targets
for specialist area met.
Participate in MS Service meetings, neurology
and Directorate-level clinical governance discussions.
Audit /
Research / Governance
Participate in audit, research and governance activity
relevant to MS / wider Neurology service.
Continuously improve clinical care in-line with STSFT clinical governance framework.
Professional
Exercise accountability as set out in NMC Code.
Comply with STSFT vision, values and
behavioural compact.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A specialist nurse is defined as a qualified nurse whose primary role is to provide care, guidance and support which is based on an advanced level of knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A specialist nurse is defined as a qualified nurse whose primary role is to provide care, guidance and support which is based on an advanced level of knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number (in case we need to quickly contact you about your Application), or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary, etc.
- Manual dexterity and up-to-date working knowledge of equipment, e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps, etc.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration.
- Degree in Nursing studies or relevant clinical Degree.
- Post-graduate-level study, or equivalent specialist study/experience.
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management course.
- Basic knowledge of financial management.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice.
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice.
- Evidence of leading change-management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of co-ordinating care for a caseload of patients.
Desirable
- Budget management.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
- Project management.
- Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence.
- Experience in implementing quality frameworks.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Advanced specialist knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.
- Good/intermediate IT skills.
- Effective presentation/report-writing skills.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
- Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics.
- Venepuncture, cannulation and IV drug administration.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor / practice assessor skills.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the Post.
- Time-management.
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care.
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty.
- Resource management skills.
Person Specification
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number (in case we need to quickly contact you about your Application), or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary, etc.
- Manual dexterity and up-to-date working knowledge of equipment, e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps, etc.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration.
- Degree in Nursing studies or relevant clinical Degree.
- Post-graduate-level study, or equivalent specialist study/experience.
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management course.
- Basic knowledge of financial management.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice.
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice.
- Evidence of leading change-management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of co-ordinating care for a caseload of patients.
Desirable
- Budget management.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
- Project management.
- Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence.
- Experience in implementing quality frameworks.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Advanced specialist knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.
- Good/intermediate IT skills.
- Effective presentation/report-writing skills.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
- Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics.
- Venepuncture, cannulation and IV drug administration.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor / practice assessor skills.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the Post.
- Time-management.
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care.
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty.
- Resource management skills.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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