About this role
Job summary
Introduce the department: The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Service at Hillingdon Hospitals supports people living with MS across the local area, offering practical, clinical, and emotional support throughout their journey. Our MS Team work closely with Neurology, Rehabilitation, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive joined-up, high-quality care. It's an exciting time to join us. MS treatments are rapidly evolving, and our service is expanding to reflect these advances. We are committed to improving service integration between primary and secondary care and the successful candidate will play an important part in helping shape the next stage of the service. We are looking for a committed and motivated Band 7 Nurse to join our friendly MS team. You should have experience supporting people with MS and be keen to develop further in this specialist area. If you're passionate about improving patient care and contributing to service development, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Run independent nurse-led clinics focused on proactive support and self-management. Work toprevent hospital admissions through early intervention, education, and ongoing monitoring. Contribute to the development and advancement of theMS Specialist Nurse role within the service. Support the ongoinggrowth and expansion of the MS Service at Hillingdon Hospital. Enhance the delivery and coordination ofMS treatment options, ensuring patients receive timely and appropriate therapies. Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary MS Team to improve service delivery and patient outcomes. Demonstrate strong motivation, enthusiasm, and commitment to continuous improvement in MS care.
About us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Please note : Once a sufficient number of applications have been received the vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing down date.
Job description Job responsibilities
Plan and organise your own workload effectively, making good use of digital tools and resources. Develop strong specialist knowledge and work towards becoming an expert in MS care. Represent the Trust and MS service at meetings, events, and professional forums. Maintain clear and safe boundaries within your clinical practice whilst striving to improve care Take responsibility for complex joint decision making regarding managing disease modifying therapy options and symptom control while supporting patient choice.
Person Specification
Criteria Essential
Valid NMC Registration & PIN Nursing Degree Teaching and Mentoring Qualification Minimum of 5 years' post registration experience at a senior level (Band 6 or above) in speciality area
Desirable
Post Graduate Qualification in specific speciality or equivalent experience MSc level qualification (or working towards it) Highly developed specialist knowledge of Multiple Sclerosis and Neurological conditions Evidence of research and audit Publication in healthcare journals
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.
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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 The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Neurology and Rehabilitation out patients dept ( old Alderbourne )
Pield Heath Road
Hillingdon
UB83NN
Employer's website https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)