Multiple Sclerosis Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical specialist in Multiple Sclerosis to join our team and work with people in the Crawley/Mid-Sussex area for a 12 month fixed term period. You will enhance and maintain the service provided for people with Multiple Sclerosis, continue to develop the service, and act as an ambassador and clinical specialist in Multiple Sclerosis, maintaining and developing professional standards and practices across the organisation. Promote the service both locally by contact with GPs and nationally by involvement in groups providing input to nationally agreed standards. You will empower those affected by Multiple Sclerosis, and support family members and carers from time of diagnosis and throughout the disease spectrum, assessing individual needs and implementing programmes of care. By adopting a holistic, collaborative approach, the post holder can help those people where possible reach their goal of self-management. You will co-ordinate service provision for those living with Multiple Sclerosis, determine the level of care needed and direct resources accordingly. You will promote and initiate research-based practice, monitor the quality of service provided and initiate new specialist support developments within the community. They will act as an autonomous practitioner and an excellent role model in a primary care setting., The post holder will provide advanced clinical care management for clients with MS living in the community. They will also provide support to patients in clinics for follow up, for those undergoing treatment with DMTs and newly diagnosed clients. Whilst based within the Crawley/Mid-Sussex, there is close liaison with local neurologists and other agencies providing input for this client group.

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.

• Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
• Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
• July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
• Flexible working patterns offered across all services
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust's workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.