About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Nursing Team within Bedfordshire Community Health Services.
We are looking to recruit a Band 6 MS Community Nurse to provide high-quality specialist nursing care and support to people living with multiple sclerosis across Bedfordshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced registered nurse with an interest in developing their specialist knowledge and skills in MS nursing. Previous specialist MS experience is desirable but not essential, as the successful candidate will be supported in post by the Band 7 MS Clinical Nurse Specialist.
The MS nursing service is a small specialist team, and the successful candidate will work closely with the Band 7 MS Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide a responsive, patient-centred service across the MS disease trajectory.
The role will involve supporting patients with symptom management, disease-modifying treatments, clinical assessment, care planning and coordination, education and self-management. The post holder will also work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team and other health and social care professionals to ensure patients receive coordinated and holistic care.
The successful candidate will require excellent communication, organisation and clinical decision-making skills, together with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a small specialist team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the MS Nursing Team to provide specialist nursing care and support to people living with multiple sclerosis across Bedfordshire.
Key responsibilities include
- Managing an allocated MS caseload, with support and supervision from the Band 7 MS Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Providing assessment, care planning, symptom management and ongoing support across the MS disease trajectory.
- Supporting patients receiving or being considered for disease-modifying treatments.
- Providing specialist advice, education and support to patients, families, carers and other professionals.
- Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate holistic patient care.
- Participating in MS clinics, home visits, audit, research and service development.
- Contributing to the education and development of patients, carers, students and healthcare professionals.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered general nurse
- Evidence of significant post-registration nursing experience
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
- Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification and evidence of teaching skills
- Post-registration qualification in relevant clinical field
Desirable
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Non-medical Nurse Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
- Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in MS and how they impact on local services
- Knowledge of multiple sclerosis, the condition and management of symptoms.
- Ability to manage caseload
Desirable
- Evidence of and commitment of multi-professional working
- Have a comprehensive understanding of partnership working
- Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care
- Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention strategies
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, using a variety of methods e.g. verbally, written and IT
- Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead and work within a team
Desirable
- Ability to disseminate complex information to others
Other
Essential
- Able to adapt to change
- Able to demonstrate personal and professional integrity
- Leadership and motivational skills
- Self-motivating/directing
- Ability to travel throughout Bedfordshire and access to a care for work purposes
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Twinwoods
Milton Road
Clapham Bedford
MK41 6AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)