Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Specialist | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

Client group includes all patients with confirmed diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis referred by the Consultant Neurologists throughout the Wessex Region
To collaborate in the development of services for people with Multiple Sclerosis, ensuring services are in line with national guidelines/directives
To facilitate the assessment, planning, prescription and delivery of care for this group of patients, in order to obtain the best possible outcome in the most cost-effective manner
To provide an information resource, counselling, education and practical support for patients, their families, and staff
To provide an expert link between hospital, community services and the voluntary sector
To influence the development of knowledge, research, ideas, and work practice throughout the region

Be an NMC registered nurse (clinical experience in Neurology, or long-term conditions is expected)
Be an experienced nurse who has a passion and understanding of MS Modern care
Have excellent communication skills
Can work independently and as part of a team
Have driven enthusiasm and compassion

UHS Trust provides the most innovative care backed by pioneering research. Neuroscience Wards and Clinical teams provide care for patients from all over the UK Wessex region and you will experience the very best in tertiary Neuroscience. You will be well supported by a highly visible senior nursing team, PDN's and clinical nurse specialists and World leading Consultants. You will have the opportunity to work with the existing and emerging therapies used in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis, and practice advanced skills in managing the condition as a whole. The team is committed to providing expert specialist care to people with Multiple Sclerosis throughout the disease trajectory, supporting patients in the in-patient, outpatient and day care setting. A telephone advice service is also provided.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

All staff are expected to strive to make the Trust values 'what we do' - to inspire, develop and support every one of us to live our values, every patient, every colleague, every day.
Each post holder is expected to ensure they live the values of:
Patient First
Working Together
Always Improving

These values are about us all helping each other to deliver great patient experience more consistently - involving people who use our services, their families, carers, staff, and partners in continuing to improve the experience people have using and delivering our services.