Multiple Sclerosis Nurse - Development Role

Job summary

We are looking for a Multiple Sclerosis Nurse to work in the provision of community based Multiple Sclerosis services across South East Hampshire. You will work closely to establish the workload and to support the team in providing an efficient, high-quality service within these areas.

As a Band 5 Nurse, you will work through a set of competencies to achieve your MS qualification and develop into a Band 6 Nurse. Please review attached documents.

As a member of our friendly and supportive team you will be working to support the delivery of multiple sclerosis service provision for patients within the community across Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Petersfield and Hayling Island. The role also entails a high proportion of advice and training for patients alongside other Health and Social Care professionals within the region, acting as a source of specialist advice for local professionals.

Main duties of the job

The real focus of this role is to work within this busy team to provide education, specialist advice and assessment, which will lead to better individual outcomes and reduce admissions to hospital.

A keen interest in multiple sclerosis (MS) supported by experience of working with patients with MS/neurological conditions would be an advantage. Experience of teaching in any capacity would be essential and some experience of working within the primary care setting is preferred. In return for your skills this post offers a real opportunity for further development in this field of work and as such, as an employer, we would provide regular supervision alongside a detailed, tailored training program (both internal and external) to ensure you have the necessary skills to support the service effectively.

The candidate will need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to enable them to work with multiple professional organisations and agencies, whilst having the ability to work autonomously and within a team.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aerodrome House

Fratergate Business Park, Aerodrome Road

Gosport

Hampshire

PO13 0GY

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aerodrome House

Fratergate Business Park, Aerodrome Road

Gosport

Hampshire

PO13 0GY

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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