Senior MS Clinical Nurse Specialist – Neuroscience

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 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.