Multiple Sclerosis Specialist Nurse (Band 6 or 7 )

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Multiple Sclerosis team to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic nurse to make a significant difference to the health outcomes of adults with MS. This is a part time role, 30 hours per week, 7.30 per day working within an established MS team that includes MS specialist nurse, Neurology consultants, MS coordinator and administrator. The team work collectively to provide comprehensive care and support for the local MS population. As well as working as part of the team the successful candidate will work autonomously in the delivery of nurse-led clinics and patient monitoring., The postholder willo To effectively manage a caseload of patients / clients.o To ensure that patients and their families are fully informed and supported by providing clinical and social support.o To identify and work closely with other stake holders linking services for people with MS across primary and secondary care utilising this role to help avoid hospital admissions and for planning early discharge.o Manage the group of MS patients using the infusion suite at Ashford hospital for their MS therapies. Maintain effective communication and relationship with the infusion suite staff. Organise cover for infusions when MS nurse is not available.o Provide nurse-led clinics, ward visits and domiciliary visits where appropriate.o To education patients about monitoring requirements of particular disease modifying therapies. Ensuring these tests are done and patients are maintained within safe parameters.o Ordering diagnostic tests when required within agreed parameters

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care. We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On-site Nurseries
• On-site staff cafes
• On-site parking
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics, Depending on experience PA INC HCAS , PRO RATA FOR PART TIME (Band 6 or 7)