Clinical Nurse Specialist (Multiple Sclerosis)

NHS Jobs; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in North Devon is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead the multiple sclerosis service. You will manage a team, provide expert education, and promote quality care for patients with multiple sclerosis. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills and experience with long-term conditions. This position offers a supportive work environment and various benefits including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days of paid annual leave

Support for qualifications

NHS Pension scheme

Flexible working schemes

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with patients having long-term conditions.
• Experience with multiple sclerosis is preferred but not essential.
• Full training and supervision will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead the multiple sclerosis service and caseload across North Devon.
• Manage a small team and work alongside clinical teams.
• Provide expert education and advice at strategic and operational levels.

Skills

Leadership

Liaison

Teaching

Reporting skills

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist (Multiple Sclerosis)

For more information on the job description and responsibilities, please click the link below. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner to lead the multiple sclerosis service and caseload across North Devon. You will manage a small team working alongside clinical teams to develop the service, as well as teaching and promoting exemplary care for patients with multiple sclerosis in North Devon and surrounding areas.

Accountable to the Clinical Matron, you will provide expert education and advice at strategic and operational levels to promote patient-centred quality care. We are seeking an individual with excellent leadership, liaison, teaching, and reporting skills, as well as proven experience working with patients with long-term conditions as a clinical nurse specialist. Experience working specifically with patients with multiple sclerosis is preferred but not essential, as full training and supervision will be provided.

Ability to travel to other locations as required. The working pattern is 37.5 hours per week. The interview date will be confirmed later.

For further information, please contact Dianne Hollidge, Clinical Matron, Medicine, at 01271 313978 or email [e-mail].

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received.

The Trust was established in April 2022, combining the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We support our staff with funding for qualifications, days off for study or CPD, and rotational placements. We promote a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and family-friendly policies. Starting with 27 days of paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), which increases to 33 days, staff also have access to occupational health services, counselling, wellbeing activities, and groups.

Additional benefits include staff discounts, technology and home appliance purchase schemes, the NHS Pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, and access to services like the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

If you're interested in this role, we'd love to hear from you.