MS Specialist Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Neurology service at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust in a Band 7 Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Specialist Nurse role. We are seeking a knowledgeable senior nurse with highly developed interpersonal and excellent communication skills who has a passion for delivering excellence in care and is committed to driving improvements and developments across the MS and Neurology service., We welcome applications from existing Band 7 MS nurses, as well as those working at Band 6 level aspiring to progress into a senior specialist nursing role. If you are able to meet the essential criteria for this post and have a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes for patients, we would love to hear from you.

Successful applicants should possess previous experience at Band 6, have an interest in and sound clinical knowledge of neurology disorders along with an understanding of the specialist care and management required by patients across the MS pathway. Whilst the specialist nurse role is predominately outpatient based, inpatient and in-reach work will be required to support patients, carers and staff with specialist advice, education and training in managing MS and its associated complications.

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.