Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job overview

The Neurology Team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust have a long established commitment to those with multiple sclerosis (MS).  Based at Wexham Park, the post holder will be part of the wider MS service which covers all 3 sites and required to work across the footprint of the organisation, including carrying out visits to the patients home.  Multidisciplinary team (MDT) working is an essential part of this role. Building relationships with our community colleagues and those from other NHS Trusts is vital to the development of this service within the neurology integrated care service.  This is an exciting role for an enthusiastic and forward thinking nurse who has a passion for delivering innovative and first class care Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust offers an excellent working environment with a friendly enthusiastic neurology team who have demonstrated their commitment to providing a first class service to people living with MS.  If you can demonstrate the core values and attitudes that will supplement our team we would very much welcome your application. Anyone who is short listed is encouraged to contact Judith Wilton, MS Consultant Nurse on 07500 129 097/ 07467353692 or Clare Nickols, Neurology Team Manager 07966 381841 for an informal discussion.

Main duties of the job

Safe delivery of MS therapies and management of multiple sclerosis patients across the whole disease trajectory from diagnosis to end of life. Facilitating treatment pathways of emerging/established NICE approved MS therapeutics and also the care and support of all FHFT MS patients to include any  task that benefits the neurology MS clinical service. Providing home visits to patients who are unable to attend clinic appointments. You will be involved in the wider MDT discussions/meeting and actively participate and on occasions lead these regarding the care of people with MS.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Safe delivery of MS therapies and management of multiple sclerosis patients across the whole disease trajectory from diagnosis to end of life. Facilitating treatment pathways of emerging/established NICE approved MS therapeutics and also the care and support of  all FHFT MS patients to include any task that benefits the neurology MS clinical service.  Providing home visits to patients who are unable to attend clinic appointments. You will  be involved in the wider MDT discussions/meeting and actively participate and on  occasions lead these regarding the care of people with MS.