About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Clinical Specialist Nurse ( WTE) to join our established Multiple Sclerosis team in East Kent, alongside the MS team, to deliver excellent patient care and be part of a dynamic, flexible, supportive and forward-thinking Neurology workforce.
For this post we require your enthusiasm, motivation and passion to help deliver a patient focused service which is based on evidence with the patient at the core of every aspect of their own pathway. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the visions and values of our specialty and the Trust. They will not only work autonomously, managing their own caseload, but work as a team member ensuring timely communication and collaborative working across many services. Do you have those skills? The practitioner must work competently at an enhanced practice level providing care aligned to the four pillars of advanced practice. It is envisaged that 80% of this role will be spent working in the clinical area, as part of an agreed job plan.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work and develop further at an enhanced level of practice utilising post graduate experience, knowledge and skills in MS specialty. They will manage discrete aspects of a patient's care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, within their scope of practice, aligned to the four pillars of practice and aligned to Trust policy, 'Enhanced, Advanced and Consultant Level Practice- Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs),' contributing to nursing/midwifery/AHP practice which improves the quality of care to patients.
This will be characterised by:
o Clinical Practice
o Leadership
o Facilitating Learning
o Evidence, Research and Development
Please see the Job description for the specific roles and duties expected under each of the four pillars
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
Current NMC registration Health related degree relevant to professional registration and area of clinical practice or holds L6 post registration modules with plan to complete degree programme. Evidence of continuing professional development and/or recognised course/ qualification within Neurology chosen specialty
Desirable
Formal teaching or preceptorship, mentoring qualification including ENB 998/997, or equivalent (revise for AHPs). Member of relevant royal college, professional society
Other requirements Essential
Flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service Commitment to equity and diversity Self-motivated, positive, adaptable and flexible approach Upholds and role models the Trust values
Personal/professional attributes Essential
Ability to work within a team to achieving goals and motivate others. Ability to work under pressure to problem solve, plan and prioritise care Demonstrate knowledge of change management and impact.
Governance Essential
Awareness of professional issues and current Healthcare relating to Quality Governance, NICE and CQC, GIRFT Awareness of quality governance, clinical effectiveness patient safety and patient experience tools to support clinical practice and service improvement.
Desirable
Clinical Audit skills and experience relevant to role
Clinical Skills and Experience Essential
Significant post graduate experience across a wide range of specialities oDemonstrable knowledge and experience of delivering high quality clinical care using enhanced skills within Neurology and MS oExcellent written and verbal communication skills oExcellent time management and organisational skills. oIT skills relevant to digital healthcare and role
Desirable
oTeaching and facilitation 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.
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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 East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
CT1 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)