Job summary
- Main area
- Neurology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 188-NM030625
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
MS Infusion Nurse
Band 5
Job overview
We are looking for a Multiple Sclerosis Infusion Nurse to
Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions.
Monitor patients during treatment, promptly reporting any changes in condition to senior staff or medical teams.
Administer prescribed treatments, including intravenous infusions and controlled drugs, in line with trust policies and competencies.
Collaborate with the wider healthcare team to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Maintain accurate documentation of observations, treatments, and communications with patients and families.
Provide a calm, supportive presence for patients and relatives, offering information and reassurance.
Ensure safety and compliance regarding patient belongings, medication management, and equipment use.
Report and escalate equipment faults, incidents, or concerns to senior staff as appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we are committed to supporting your professional growth through a wide range of learning and development opportunities. Whether you are just starting your career or looking to advance into a specialist or leadership role, we offer the tools and support to help you achieve your goals and reach your full potential.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Southampton also offers a more affordable lifestyle, with living costs approximately 20% lower than London. Families will benefit from a strong local education system, including 14 schools rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. Whether you're seeking career progression, a balanced lifestyle, or a supportive place to live and work, Southampton has something for everyone.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to join our specialist MS service as an Infusion Nurse, where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients receiving disease-modifying therapies. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care tailored to the individual needs of each patient. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will monitor patient response to treatment and report any clinical changes to senior nursing or medical staff.
The role includes the safe and effective administration of intravenous infusions and other prescribed treatments, in line with Trust policies and protocols. You will be expected to maintain accurate clinical documentation and provide emotional support and information to patients and their families throughout the treatment process. You will also ensure that all clinical equipment is in good working order and report any faults or incidents promptly.
To succeed in this role, you will need demonstrable experience in venesection and cannulation, with the ability to administer IV medications safely and confidently. Previous experience in a similar outpatient, day unit, or infusion service setting is desirable, though not essential. Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills are crucial, alongside a calm, reassuring approach to patient care.
We are looking for candidates who:
Have current NMC registration and relevant clinical experience.
Can demonstrate competence in cannulation and IV therapy administration.
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Are confident working autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team.
This is a Monday to Friday role, with occasional weekend cover required based on service needs. No driving license or additional checks are required beyond standard NHS pre-employment screening.
Person specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
- Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
- Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
- Understanding of personal accountability
- Knowledge of own role within the team
- Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor
- Awareness of evidence-based practice
- Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control
- Evidence of on-going personal development
- Able to use initiative
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of recent study
- Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
- Teaching experience
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Prioritisation
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Time management
- People management
- Facilitation skills
- General IT skills
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Working Together
- Always Improving
- Patients First
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mavis Ayer
- Job title
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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