Job summary
Are you a motivated individual ready to take advantage of this great opportunity to work within the dynamic and highly skilled Multiple Sclerosis nursing team at Kings College Hospital? The team consists of Senior and Junior Clinical Nurse Specialists, Consultant Neurologists, Clinical Pharmacists and MS infusion Nurse.
We are currently recruiting into a permanent post for theband5 MS Infusion Nurse role.
The Multiple Sclerosis department runs a daytime service from Monday to Friday with 9-5shifts on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and 8-4 shifts on Tuesdays and Fridays.
We are also looking to recruit (post no 2) into the Neurology Infusion Unit, a newly built department where patients with Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis and other neurological conditions will be receiving their intravenous therapies on a regular basis.
Candidates employed to both posts will be working a similar working hours pattern.
The candidates must:
-Be a level 1 registered nurse with an active NMC registration
-Beproficient in venepuncture and cannulation
- Have a minimum of one year post graduation experience
-Have excellent communication skills
-Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team and be enthusiastic to learn the specialty
Clinical experience in Neurology, or long-term conditions would be an advantage and you must have a 'can do' attitude to the care of your patients.
An experience in the administration of monoclonal antibodies infusions would be welcome.
Main duties of the job
Our tertiary Neuroscience Wards and teams provide care for patients from all over the UK , London and Kent at King's in south London. We perform 3000 neurosurgical operations a year, Provide tertiary Neurology care and you experience the very best in tertiary Neuroscience. You will be well supported by a highly visible senior nursing team, PDN's and Clinical Nurse Specialists as well as world Leading Consultants.
You will have the opportunity to work with existing and emerging therapies used in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis, and practice advanced skills in managing the condition as a whole.
The team is committed to providing expert specialist care to people with MS throughout the disease trajectory, supporting patients in the in-patient, outpatient and day care setting. A telephone advice service is also provided.
The candidate must:
Be a level 1 registered nurse.
Beproficientin venepuncture and cannulation.
Have excellent communication skills.
Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team and be enthusiastic to learn the specialty.
Clinical experience in Neurology, or long-term conditions would be an advantage and you must have a 'can do' attitude to the care of your patients.
An experience in the administration of monoclonal antibodies infusions would be welcomed.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to patients
- Ensuring good standards of patient care are maintained at all times
- Adhering to NMC Code of Professional conduct at all times
- Involving and supporting patients, relatives, carers and friends in the care process
- Deliver disease limiting or modifying therapy to patients and provide the highest standard of care to these patients throughout their pathway
- Promoting well-being and involving patients and relatives in health education
- Ensuring clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times
- Ensuring contemporaneous record keeping at all times
- Seeking advice from more senior/experienced members of staff where appropriate
Working effectively as part of the immediate team and wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT) through
- Liaising effectively with all members of the MDT to ensure patients needs are met
- Exercising leadership and taking the initiative where appropriate
- Providing support and advice to ward/unit staff (especially junior staff) on clinical and administrative issues
- Liaising with discharge coordinator / bed manager to ensure effective admission/discharge of patients
- Keeping the CNS, ward/unit sister, charge nurse or Service manager informed of significant changes and/or anticipated problems
Upholding a duty of care and clinical governance through
- Observing a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital
- Ensuring the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Trust Foundation together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations are adhered to at all times
- Maintaining patient confidentiality, dignity and privacy at all times
- Adhering to the Trusts policy on valuing equality and diversity and showing due regard for each patients cultural and religious beliefs, gender, ethnicity, age and sexuality
- Strictly adhering to the National Code of Practice on Infection Control
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to patients
- Ensuring good standards of patient care are maintained at all times
- Adhering to NMC Code of Professional conduct at all times
- Involving and supporting patients, relatives, carers and friends in the care process
- Deliver disease limiting or modifying therapy to patients and provide the highest standard of care to these patients throughout their pathway
- Promoting well-being and involving patients and relatives in health education
- Ensuring clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times
- Ensuring contemporaneous record keeping at all times
- Seeking advice from more senior/experienced members of staff where appropriate
Working effectively as part of the immediate team and wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT) through
- Liaising effectively with all members of the MDT to ensure patients needs are met
- Exercising leadership and taking the initiative where appropriate
- Providing support and advice to ward/unit staff (especially junior staff) on clinical and administrative issues
- Liaising with discharge coordinator / bed manager to ensure effective admission/discharge of patients
- Keeping the CNS, ward/unit sister, charge nurse or Service manager informed of significant changes and/or anticipated problems
Upholding a duty of care and clinical governance through
- Observing a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital
- Ensuring the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Trust Foundation together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations are adhered to at all times
- Maintaining patient confidentiality, dignity and privacy at all times
- Adhering to the Trusts policy on valuing equality and diversity and showing due regard for each patients cultural and religious beliefs, gender, ethnicity, age and sexuality
- Strictly adhering to the National Code of Practice on Infection Control
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Substantial Post Registration experience
- Excellent cannulation and venepucture skills
Experience
Desirable
- Neurology nursing experience
- Experience in administration of monoclonal antibodies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Substantial Post Registration experience
- Excellent cannulation and venepucture skills
Experience
Desirable
- Neurology nursing experience
- Experience in administration of monoclonal antibodies
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
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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).
