Clinical Nurse Specialist in Multiple Sclerosis

Job summary

We are looking for a dedicated and highly motivated individual to join the already established Multiple Sclerosis team at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust.

You will be joining a long established, supportive and respected team of Neurology Specialist Nurses, who cover a range of neurological conditions. The team is friendly, forward thinking and committed to service development.

You should have recent experience in the field of Neurology or experience nursing patient with long- term health conditions and a commitment to developing your knowledge and skills within the field of Multiple Sclerosis.

Working both as a team member, and independently are necessary requirements. You will be supported by and work collaboratively with Neurologists and Specialist MDT members ensuring effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients with Multiple Sclerosis.

The role requires excellent communication and influencing skills.

Nurse led outpatient clinics in the specialism, run across all the hospital sites

Your expert intervention will lead to a reduction in unplanned hospital admissions, facilitation of early hospital discharge, readmission avoidance, a reduction in A&E attendances and ambulance call outs whilst providing holistic care throughout the patient journey.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will organise and manage a caseload for a defined group of patients / service users, providing specialist nursing support, advice and education and care to that specific group. They will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards within the defined service group.

Raise awareness of Multiple Sclerosis reducing associated stigmas andpromote social inclusion.

Reduce unnecessary admissions and facilitating early hospital discharge.

Work towards practising as a non-medical prescriber within area of Speciality. This will include undertaking relevant training and working within MYHT non-medical prescribing governance framework once completed.

Co-ordinate and manage nurse-led clinics within Speciality to include a relapse clinic and the review of patients treated with disease modifying therapies

Co-ordinate infusion service

Co-ordinate blood monitoring and interpret results

Job responsibilities

We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.