MS Infusion Nurse

NHS

  • Plymouth
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 9 days ago
o Monitor, plan, implement and evaluate expert nursing care and provide support to multiple sclerosis patients and their carers and to the wider CNS Team. To have continuing responsibility for the coordination of individual treatment programmes throughout the illness trajectory and work to develop communication across divisional and organisational boundaries under the direction of Senior Nurseo To liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team within the acute and primary care settingo Act as a role model for excellence in the field of multiple sclerosisMain duties of the jobo A source of knowledge and information for people with multiple sclerosiso Provide advice to patients and professionals on multiple sclerosiso Monitors a caseload of patients with complex needs who require regular Infusions or the administration of sub cutaneous Injections and to administer the MS Medications safely and effectively and in a timely manner.o Works autonomously and as part of the teamo Provides a link in the care of people with multiple sclerosis between hospital and community servicesContributes to service development, audit and research projectsAbout usWe are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum Pro RataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number216-LD-M7393462Job locationsUHP Derriford HospitalEstover Health CentreLeypark Walk Estover PlymouthPL6 8UEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo assist the senior medical and nursing team in managing people with multiple sclerosis within agreed protocols and treatment plansTo administer Disease Modifying Therapies by Infusion or by Subcutaneous Injection to the patients who require regular treatment and Safety Monitoring.To support a dynamic caseload and monitor response to medication plans including disease modifying therapiesMonitor telephone helplines providing knowledge and advice to people with multiple sclerosis and other healthcare professionalsTo support Consultant and Senior MS Nurse led follow up clinics for patients with complex needs To prioritise workload and manage referrals effectively. Review patients and help to support the senior MS Nurses initiate changes in management of care including discharge arrangementsSupport protocols on care management for people with multiple sclerosisTo provide advice and support to patients, carers and other healthcare professionalsTo assess patients in the clinical area, in relevance to medication profile, MS outcomes and treatment plansAssess new patients in the clinical area identifying their psychological, physiological, emotional, spiritual and cultural needs in relation to their condition, assist in providing a pathway of nursing care for the patientAct as a patient advocate, when relevant, enabling the patient to make informed choices over treatment optionsProvide continuity of care throughout the patient journey across organisational boundariesTo provide support and empathy for distressed patients and carers, identifying those at risk and referring to appropriate agenciesMaintain accurate records and ensure all relevant information is documented in the medical and nursing notes and on IMED the MS Database.COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Provides up to date and appropriate verbal and written information for patients and carers.Liaise and communicate effectively with other members of the multidisciplinary teamCommunicate highly sensitive and emotive condition related information to patients, relatives and carers.Act as a role model of excellence for pre/post graduate nurses, junior doctors, medical students and other health care professionalsSupport in-house specialist training programmes on multiple sclerosis to meet the educational needs of the health care professional Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo assist the senior medical and nursing team in managing people with multiple sclerosis within agreed protocols and treatment plansTo administer Disease Modifying Therapies by Infusion or by Subcutaneous Injection to the patients who require regular treatment and Safety Monitoring.To support a dynamic caseload and monitor response to medication plans including disease modifying therapiesMonitor telephone helplines providing knowledge and advice to people with multiple sclerosis and other healthcare professionalsTo support Consultant and Senior MS Nurse led follow up clinics for patients with complex needs To prioritise workload and manage referrals effectively. Review patients and help to support the senior MS Nurses initiate changes in management of care including discharge arrangementsSupport protocols on care management for people with multiple sclerosisTo provide advice and support to patients, carers and other healthcare professionalsTo assess patients in the clinical area, in relevance to medication profile, MS outcomes and treatment plansAssess new patients in the clinical area identifying their psychological, physiological, emotional, spiritual and cultural needs in relation to their condition, assist in providing a pathway of nursing care for the patientAct as a patient advocate, when relevant, enabling the patient to make informed choices over treatment optionsProvide continuity of care throughout the patient journey across organisational boundariesTo provide support and empathy for distressed patients and carers, identifying those at risk and referring to appropriate agenciesMaintain accurate records and ensure all relevant information is documented in the medical and nursing notes and on IMED the MS Database.COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Provides up to date and appropriate verbal and written information for patients and carers.Liaise and communicate effectively with other members of the multidisciplinary teamCommunicate highly sensitive and emotive condition related information to patients, relatives and carers.Act as a role model of excellence for pre/post graduate nurses, junior doctors, medical students and other health care professionalsSupport in-house specialist training programmes on multiple sclerosis to meet the educational needs of the health care professionalPerson SpecificationKnowledge and ExperienceEssential
  • Proven Post Registration Experience 3 + years
  • Able to demonstrate commitment to High Quality Care
  • Competent to manage the administration and monitor safety of patients receiving medication treatments including infusions
Desirable
  • Competent with Venepuncture and Cannulation
  • Previous experience with working with MS Patients
QualificationsEssential
  • NMC Registration
  • Proven evidence of CPD and development
Aptitude and AbilityEssential
  • Can demonstrate Excellent Communication Skills Organisational skills and Time Management Skills
  • Able to demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with the wider MDT and Stakeholders
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
Person SpecificationKnowledge and ExperienceEssential
  • Proven Post Registration Experience 3 + years
  • Able to demonstrate commitment to High Quality Care
  • Competent to manage the administration and monitor safety of patients receiving medication treatments including infusions
Desirable
  • Competent with Venepuncture and Cannulation
  • Previous experience with working with MS Patients
QualificationsEssential
  • NMC Registration
  • Proven evidence of CPD and development
Aptitude and AbilityEssential
  • Can demonstrate Excellent Communication Skills Organisational skills and Time Management Skills
  • Able to demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with the wider MDT and Stakeholders
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in a rapidly changing environment

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