Advanced Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside in Dundee is seeking a Specialist CNS in Neurosciences based at Ninewells Hospital to improve patient experience and clinical pathways. You will work within the MDT to respond rapidly to deteriorating patients and provide timely, person-centred care across the MS service.

The post requires Neurology expertise, an accredited clinical examination qualification, and UK NMC registration at degree level; non-medical prescribing is desirable.

Qualifications

• Registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC.
• Educated at degree level with appropriate nursing qualification.
• An accredited clinical examination qualification is essential.
• Neurology experience and exposure to MS care preferred.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification desirable (or willing to undertake).
• Excellent organisational, time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based, person-centred care to all patients within remit.
• Respond rapidly to deteriorating patients to provide timely care.
• Work effectively across professional boundaries within the MDT.
• Contribute to care pathways and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

MDT teamwork

Education

NMC registration (RN1/RNA/RN2)

Degree level education

Clinical examination qualification

Job description

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