Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and dynamic nurse or therapist to join the Dorset Multiple Sclerosis Service as an MS Specialist Nurse/Practitioner (or work towards this role in a Band 6-7 training post). We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated registered nurse or therapist with excellent communication skills and relevant experience to deliver high quality, specialist care to people with MS in the Dorset area, and to be part of the on-going development of this forward-thinking service. You will use your knowledge and skills to provide proactive management of people with MS from diagnosis onwards, offering specialist assessment, intervention, monitoring and support to patients and their families. You will work within the hospital and community settings, across Dorset. We are committed to continuous professional development and offer on-going training within the MS Service.Band 7 in the training post would be gained after successful completion of the MS Development Module and module assignment (MS Trust) and full achievement of Band 6 competencies (with emergence into Band 7 competencies) in the local MS Nurse competency framework. This role requires an active UK NMC Registration or an active HCPC Qualification or therapist with profession specific recognised registration Base Location: Poole Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job To promote clinical excellence in the management of Multiple Sclerosis as a specialist nurse/practitioner. Working autonomously. To be a resource for in-depth knowledge of own specialist clinical area and actively disseminate relevant information through appropriate channels. To actively facilitate the delivery of expert specialised patient care based upon principles of evidence and best practice. This may be achieved either directly through personal contact or indirectly via supervision of practice. To provide information, advice and psychological support to patients, their families and health care professionals; liaising and referring on as necessary to the appropriate health care professional in hospital or the community. To engage in the formation of and delivery of educational programmes. To attend and actively participate in relevant Trust wide meetings. About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary Depending on experience Band 7 or Band 6-7 training post (doe & competencies) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 153-ME03841 Job locations Poole Hospital Longfleet Road Poole BH15 2JB Job description Job responsibilities See job description and person specification for more details on post, responsibilities and requirements. Job description Job responsibilities See job description and person specification for more details on post, responsibilities and requirements. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified nurse or therapist with profession specific recognised registration (e.g. NMC registration) Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience Evidence of comprehensive and relevant continuing professional development Evidence of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Evidence of working in a community setting Skills Essential To have a driving license and access to a car for work purposes Be able to speak and write English as necessary to undertake the role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified nurse or therapist with profession specific recognised registration (e.g. NMC registration) Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience Evidence of comprehensive and relevant continuing professional development Evidence of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Evidence of working in a community setting Skills Essential To have a driving license and access to a car for work purposes Be able to speak and write English as necessary to undertake the role Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Poole Hospital Longfleet Road Poole BH15 2JB Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)