Mental Health Matron and ETOC Service Lead

Job overview

The Multiple Sclerosis Nurse team is recruiting a registered nurse to join their busy and vibrant team in a permanent role of band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist.

We are seeking a forward thinking candidate who is passionate about delivering the best possible care to our patients.

Are you a motivated individual ready to take advantage of this great opportunity to work within the dynamic and highly skilled Multiple Sclerosis team at Kings College Hospital?

Are you looking to develop a career in a world leading neurosciences centre and become a member of the MS Clinical Nurse Specialists team?

You will have the opportunity to work with the existing and emerging therapies used in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis, and practice advanced skills in managing the condition as a whole.

The team is committed to providing expert specialist care to people with Multiple Sclerosis throughout the disease trajectory, supporting patients in the in-patient, outpatient and day care setting. A telephone advice service is also provided.

The Multiple Sclerosis team consists of Senior and Junior Clinical Nurse Specialists, Consultant Neurologists and Clinical Pharmacists.

Main duties of the job

The candidates must:

• Be a level 1 registered nurse (clinical experience in Neurology, or long term conditions is expected)
• Be an experienced nurse who has a passion and understanding of MS modern care.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Have the ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Have drive, enthusiasm and compassion.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.