MS Clinical Nurse Specialist — Expert Care & Education

Nhs View All Jobs; Reading; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training towards Band 7

Job summary

NHS is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Neurology CNS team in Reading. You will work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, managing a specialist MS caseload, conducting assessments and coordinating care along the patient journey.

Ideal candidates will have current NMC registration, relevant neurological experience at band 6 or above, and a commitment to teaching, audit and service development.

Qualifications

• NMC registered Nurse with current UK registration.
• Degree in nursing or equivalent.
• Formal mentorship/educational preparation (e.g. mentorship module, PGCert in Education).
• Desirable: Specialist qualification and Prescriber (V300).
• Must have recent clinical experience at band 6 or above.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist MS caseload and plan/Deliver evidence-based nursing care.
• Provide specialist advice, education and support to patients and families throughout the MS journey.
• Undertake specialist assessments and support management of complex symptoms.
• Support management and monitoring of MS treatments within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with neurologists, specialist nurses and the MDT for coordinated care.
• Promote shared decision-making and personalised care planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Clinical nursing

Mentorship experience

Teaching & presenting

IT skills

Decision making

Education

NMC registered Nurse

Degree in nursing

Mentorship/Education training

Prescriber qualification (V300)

Job description

NHS is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Neurology CNS team in Reading. You will work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, managing a specialist MS caseload, conducting assessments and coordinating care along the patient journey.

Ideal candidates will have current NMC registration, relevant neurological experience at band 6 or above, and a commitment to teaching, audit and service development.