Motor Neuron Disease - Clinical Nurse Specialist

King's College Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Motor Neuron Disease Care and Research Centre. The role involves working closely within a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional care to patients and families affected by MND. Candidates should possess compassion, experience in clinical nursing, and the ability to support educational initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative care practices and enhance patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Experienced in providing clinical care for patients with MND.
• Compassionate and kind approach to patient and family support.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing care for patients with Motor Neuron Disease.
• Monitor and improve patient and family experience within the service.
• Support educational development for colleagues across KCH sites.

Job description

Overview

The Neuroscience service at King's supports a diverse population and has an international reputation for providing a wide range of expert clinical services for both regional and local patients. Our neuroscience service is continually evolving and offers new and exciting career options for our multidisciplinary teams., We are seeking a kind, compassionate and experienced nurse to join the Motor Neuron Disease (MND) Care and Research Centre at King's College Hospital as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. The successful candidate will work alongside our established nurse specialist within the service and be a core member of this multidisciplinary team, working in conjunction with the neurologists, neuro-therapists and palliative care. They will be a designated professional contact for all patients and families affected by MND with responsibility for monitoring and improving patient and family experience within this specialty. They will offer advice, support and guidance to colleagues across KCH sites and the regional network, as well as supporting educational development.

Key Responsibilities

As a specialist practitioner they will have the opportunity to explore new interventions as part of service development and will work with the research team to ensure research and care are integrated where appropriate. This clinical specialty, combined with a team committed to providing high standards of care makes an exciting career opportunity for an ambitious neuroscience nurse.

About King's

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

Sustainable Healthcare Initiatives

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.