Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Nurse Specialist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse who is motivated, innovative and is experienced in Multiple Sclerosis, to join the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge and desire for improving Multiple Sclerosis services and facilitating care that demonstrates best practice, in the assessment and management of people who have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.

You will be a highly clinically skilled nurse with good interpersonal and communication skills. You must have 1st level registration with evidence of post registration practice.

The successful candidate needs to be motivated to support the on-going development and management of the Multiple Sclerosis service. Experience of working independently and using own initiative is essential. You must be able to organise your own workload to manage the caseload effectively.

You will need excellent leadership, communication, organisational and supervision skills and sound clinical knowledge.*Previous Applicants need not apply*

Job description

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details of this role.

The successful candidate must also be able to travel throughout the borough during the working day as the post requires.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level Registered Nurse
• Non-Medical Prescriber
• Evidence of relevant post graduate CPD

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience with demonstrable experience within a neurology/MS setting
• Substantial experience at Band 6 level
• Previous experience of managing caseload
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams

Ability to work autonomously and manage large, complex caseload

Demonstrates expert nursing skills and a clear understanding of Multiple Sclerosis and Neurological Rehabilitation

Knowledge of adult Community Service needs

Knowledge regarding the potential impact of Multiple Sclerosis on Psychological wellbeing

Knowledge of legislation and government white papers that influence service provision for this client group

Demonstrates a commitment to evidence- based practice

Desirable

• Experience of working in the Community
• Knowledge of risk management and other clinical governance issues and their impact on personal practice and service development

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrates a commitment to working in partnership with patients and carers
• Ability to communicate effectively in difficult situations
• Ability to act as Clinical Leader and role model for Neurology and Rehabilitation Services
• Able to work unsupervised delivering care to patients
• Confident in managing clinical and professional situations
• Willingness to develop clinical skills as the role demands including independent prescribing
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as an autonomous Practitioner
• Ability to engage in and initiate service development and clinical governance projects
• Ability to pass on skills and knowledge formally or informally

Ability to utilise counselling skills with patients and carers

Effective leadership and management skills, including staff supervision and PDR processes

Flexibility

Essential

• Must be willing to work across the 7-day week as the service demands
• Demonstrates the ability to travel frequently throughout the borough and surrounding locations during the working day.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in multiple, varied teams which include both clinical & non -clinical personnel

About the employer

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.