Job summary
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 job
The purpose of the post is to provide expert specialist clinical nursing practice for both outpatients, inpatients (including NHS and private patients where relevant).
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will use evidence-based clinical practice in line with current research, guidelines and other available evidence. They will ensure that patients and their families are fully informed about their journey through the service.
The CNS will liaise with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team when required, to ensure delivery of reliable high quality care.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
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:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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 treatments
- Independently discharge patients from nurse-led clinics within agreed protocols andfollow up (as per service requirement)
- Responsible for ensuring thatconsistently high standards of customer service are delivered by all members ofteam
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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 treatments
- Independently discharge patients from nurse-led clinics within agreed protocols andfollow up (as per service requirement)
- Responsible for ensuring thatconsistently high standards of customer service are delivered by all members ofteam
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training, qualifications and experience
Essential
- Current NMC registration with no restrictions to practice
- Degree level education
- Specialist training relevant to role.
- To include diploma level specialist training/short courses
- Qualification in Teaching / mentoring
Desirable
- Specialist qualification at degree level
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Excellent communication both written and verbal.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Able to organise own workload
- Able to plan and delegate roles to other as appropriate
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at band 5 or above in specialist area, or relevant area with transferable Skills
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Evidence of participation in or having undertaken research/audit.
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of managing/leading change.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- The candidate will be required to conduct home visits and will require a reliable source of transport.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training, qualifications and experience
Essential
- Current NMC registration with no restrictions to practice
- Degree level education
- Specialist training relevant to role.
- To include diploma level specialist training/short courses
- Qualification in Teaching / mentoring
Desirable
- Specialist qualification at degree level
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Excellent communication both written and verbal.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Able to organise own workload
- Able to plan and delegate roles to other as appropriate
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at band 5 or above in specialist area, or relevant area with transferable Skills
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Evidence of participation in or having undertaken research/audit.
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of managing/leading change.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- The candidate will be required to conduct home visits and will require a reliable source of transport.
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).
