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Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Its an exciting time to be involved in the care of people with Myasthenia Gravis as there are a lot of new emerging treatments offering significant improvements to our patients' quality of life.
This role is to support the current Myasthenia Gravis Specialist nurse, with a particular focus on the coordination and monitoring of these targeted treatments.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
-Working alongside the Myasthenia Gravis Specialist Nurse to provide information, support and advice to all patients under the care of Wessex Neurological Centre. - Prioritise patient contacts and liaise with the multidisciplinary team to respond appropriately and give timely advice - Oversee the management of the Myasthenia infusion/targeted treatment pathway, including coordinating with admissions and day case unit, arranging and reviewing pre and post treatment blood results and ensuring follow up in place. - Contribute to patient reviews in clinic
- Registered nurse with experience in neurology/neuromuscular conditions. - Desirable to have experience in caring for people with Myasthenia Gravis but not essential as training will be provided.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Trust Values and Bahaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Degree qualification, 120 credits at L6 or possess an equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant specialist training, experience or portfolio
- Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality
- Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or evidence assessed to be of equivalent experience, demonstrating support to a range of learners in practice. Provide evidence of both supporting a range of learners in practice and supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
- Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service.
Desirable
- Change Management, clinical practice development.
- Multidisciplinary team working.
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This advert is for Myasthenia Gravis Nurse Specialist with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in NEU Senior Clin Nurse. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Sep 2026.
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