Advanced Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside invites applications for a Band 7 CNS post in Neurosciences based at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. The role requires an experienced nurse with neurology expertise, accredited clinical examination qualifications, and registration with the UK NMC.

The post offers a permanent contract and a 36-hour week. Applicants should have demonstrated CPD and the ability to work effectively across professional boundaries to improve patient pathways and experiences within Neurosciences.

Qualifications

• Neurology clinical experience and accredited clinical examination qualification.
• Non-medical prescriber qualification desirable (or willing to undertake).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based and person-centred care within Neurosciences.
• Respond rapidly to patient needs and support MDT to ensure timely care.
• Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration across professional boundaries.
• Contribute to continual professional development and maintain NMC registration requirements.

Skills

Neurology expertise

Clinical examination

NMC Registered

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

NMC registration (RN1/RN2)

Degree level education

Job description

Advertised location: Dundee
Advertised salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Employment type: Permanent

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Specialist Services Care Group, based at Ninewells Hospital.

This exciting CNS role in Neurosciences offers an excellent opportunity to be involved in improving experience and pathways of care for patients within the service. The post holder will be part of the core team and will respond to rapidly patients to provide timely care. This post holder will help ensure an MDT person centred approach to MS.

Relevant clinical experience, expert knowledge within Neurology and an accredited clinical examination qualification is essential, non-medical prescriber qualification is desirable (or willing to undertake). Excellent organisational, time management and communication skills are required.

They will deliver high-quality evidence based and person-centred care to all patients within their remit.

The post holder will be an experienced nurse with the personal drive, clinical knowledge and commitment to undertake this challenging and rewarding role. They will possess highly developed communication skills and have experience of working effectively across professional boundaries.

Evidence of continual professional development within an appropriate clinical setting,

You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register and educated at Degree Level.

Informal enquiries to: Nicola Fleming -Stewart, Senior Nurse Specialist Services and on 01382 66011 extension 40470 or [e-mail]

Hours of work are: 36 hours per week

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly.

If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside.