Job summary
- Main area
- Neurlogy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 434-IM6944243
- Employer
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cross site
- Town
- Amersham
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/03/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 03/04/2025
Employer heading
Multiple Sclerosis Support Nurse
Band 6
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
The post holder will support the clinical nurse specialists in MS. The role includes working as part of a multidisciplinary team to facilitate the care of patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in inpatient units, outpatient clinics and in the community.
The post holder will work closely and supportively with the Clinical Nurse Specialists and directly with the Department teams. This will improve nursing practice; improve staff morale and patient experience.
Interviews will take place on 3rd April at Amersham Hospital.
Main duties of the job
To support the MS Clinical Nurse Specialists managing a caseload of patients receiving MS therapies
To support the MS Clinical Nurse Specialists to ensure that patients and their families are fully informed of the therapies and supported by providing clinical and social support.
To support the MS Clinical Nurse Specialists in providing a high quality of care to patients with MS.
To assist in the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines.
To work together with the MS Consultant Neurologists, medical unit staff and the MS Clinical Nurse Specialists.
To establish clear lines of communication within the specialty team to ensure cohesive multidisciplinary management of patients.
To assist with provision of MS treatments in inpatient/day unit setting.
Provide an in reach service for people with Multiple Sclerosis and staff within an inpatient setting.
Working for our organisation
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person specification
Nursing only
Essential criteria
- 4 years
Desirable criteria
- Venepuncture and cannulation course
- Neurology experience
- Significant experience at a Band 5/6 nursing level Minimum of 4 years post registration experience
- Excellent communication
- Computer literate
- Ability to manage own caseload
- Demonstrate an understanding of MS and current therapies
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Adaptable and responsive to changing needs
- Able to use own initiative
- Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patients
- Good team worker
- The post holder will be required to work across all sites and will be required to travel between sites Car driver-access to a car
Nursing
Essential criteria
- 4 Years post reg experience
Desirable criteria
- Neurology experience
Nursing 4 years post reg
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of MS and Treatments
- Car driver
- Cross site worker
Desirable criteria
- Venepuncture and cannulation course
- Post registration course in MS
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Paula Blackall
- Job title
- Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01296831824
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