MS Infusion Nurse

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Multiple Sclerosis Infusion Nurse to

Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions.

Monitor patients during treatment, promptly reporting any changes in condition to senior staff or medical teams.

Administer prescribed treatments, including intravenous infusions and controlled drugs, in line with trust policies and competencies.

Collaborate with the wider healthcare team to ensure safe and effective patient care.

Maintain accurate documentation of observations, treatments, and communications with patients and families.

Provide a calm, supportive presence for patients and relatives, offering information and reassurance.

Ensure safety and compliance regarding patient belongings, medication management, and equipment use.

Report and escalate equipment faults, incidents, or concerns to senior staff as appropriate.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to join our specialist MS service as an Infusion Nurse, where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients receiving disease-modifying therapies. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care tailored to the individual needs of each patient. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will monitor patient response to treatment and report any clinical changes to senior nursing or medical staff.

The role includes the safe and effective administration of intravenous infusions and other prescribed treatments, in line with Trust policies and protocols. You will be expected to maintain accurate clinical documentation and provide emotional support and information to patients and their families throughout the treatment process. You will also ensure that all clinical equipment is in good working order and report any faults or incidents promptly.

To succeed in this role, you will need demonstrable experience in venesection and cannulation, with the ability to administer IV medications safely and confidently. Previous experience in a similar outpatient, day unit, or infusion service setting is desirable, though not essential. Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills are crucial, alongside a calm, reassuring approach to patient care.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who

Have current NMC registration and relevant clinical experience.

Can demonstrate competence in cannulation and IV therapy administration.

Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Are confident working autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team.

This is a Monday to Friday role, with occasional weekend cover required based on service needs. No driving license or additional checks are required beyond standard NHS pre-employment screening.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
• Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
• Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Knowledge of own role within the team
• Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor
• Awareness of evidence-based practice
• Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control
• Evidence of on-going personal development
• Able to use initiative
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of recent study
• Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
• Teaching experience
• Further training in MS, neurology or infusion therapy
• Previous experience in neurology or an infusion/day unit setting
• Use of electronic patient record systems
• Patient education or teaching experience
• Demonstrated interest in MS nursing or specialist care pathway
  
  

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Working Together
• Always Improving