About this role
Job summary
As a key member of the multiple sclerosis team within Frimley Health Foundation Trust, you will work directly with the neurology Consultants, MS Consultant Nurse, MS Nurses and MS co-ordinator.
You will also be part of the wider neurology team within the integrated care system covering Frimley Park, Heatherwood Hospital and Wexham Park.
This role is based at Frimley Park however you will be expected to travel to different sites as required and carry out home visits
Safe delivery of MS therapies and management of multiple sclerosis patients across the whole disease trajectory from diagnosis to end of life.
Facilitating treatment pathways of emerging/established NICE approved MS therapeutics and also the care and support of all FHFT MS patients to include any task that benefits the neurology MS clinical service.
Providing home visits to patients who are unable to attend clinic appointments.
You will be involved in the wider MDT discussions/meeting and actively participate and on occasions lead these regarding the care of people with MS.
Main duties of the job
- To participate in the provision of information/services to patients and their careers, regarding their disease, treatments and services available.
- To promote independence and self-management of MS.
- To support members of the multi-disciplinary team in the care of patients with MS.
- Liaise with all relevant professionals and non-professionals in the planning of OPD clinics.
- To attend and participate in MDT and other relevant meetings when required.
Whilst this post is primarily for an MS Nurse, the postholder will also be expected to support nursing services across the wider neurology department, which may include Parkinson's, MND, epilepsy and headache services. This may involve responding to patient queries, supporting referrals, undertaking ward reviews and, where appropriate, carrying out home visits.
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and motivated candidate who is keen to develop specialist knowledge and skills in multiple sclerosis, while also gaining valuable experience across a range of neurological conditions and services.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.
We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in the provision of information/services to patients and their careers, regarding their disease, treatments and services available.
- To promote independence and self-management of MS.
- To support members of the multi-disciplinary team in the care of patients with MS.
- Liaise with all relevant professionals and non-professionals in the planning of OPD clinics.
- To attend and participate in MDT and other relevant meetings when required.
- To administer disease modifying therapies safely, providing information about side effects to treatments, ensuring patient information is up to date and relevant.
- To advise on other treatments as required such as symptom management therapies and provide advice and information on the management of these to patients, carers, district nurses, G.Ps and medical/nursing staff within the Trust.
- To provide knowledge and advice in the management of physiological and psychological symptoms.
- To interpret blood test results and act accordingly with regards to treatment.
- To interpret clinical signs and symptoms and to monitor effect of treatment.
- To participate and actively engage in the MDT process across the wider organisation.
- To assess patients in their home environment and recognise the need for onward referrals to physio, OT, adult social care, safeguarding etc.
- To co-ordinate investigations, treatments and arrangements for patients receiving therapies in accordance with established protocols and procedures.
- To assist in the day to day running of the MS nursing service.
- Seek support from colleagues when challenging situations arise.
For further details on the roles and responsibilities then please refer to attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Specialist qualification or willingness to undertake further study for appropriate course (MS Development Module, Birmingham University).
Desirable
- Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (MSCS).
- Mental health experience.
- MS Development module
Experience
Essential
- Some MS experience, the willingness to learn and undertake further education as appropriate.
- Experienced MS Specialist Nurse with completion of MS Development Module.
- Experience with running clinics, extensive knowledge of disease modifying therapy and the safe monitoring of these drugs.
- Experience in research, audit and databases
Desirable
- Non - medical prescriber.
- Skilled in phlebotomy and cannulation.
- Neurological examination experience.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates effective communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
- Competent in IT skills.
- Ability to cope with responsibility, pressure and distressing or emotional situations.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with other healthcare professionals.
Desirable
- Demonstrate involvement in recent research.
- Management skills.
- Cannulation and phlebotomy skills.
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.
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
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Frimley Park hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley, Camberley
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)