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MS Specialist Nurse/Practitioner - Band 7 or Band 6-7 training post • Poole
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Thank you for your interest in the position of MS Specialist Nurse/Practitioner - Band 7 or Band 6-7 training post in Poole with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

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First, we'll enable your camera & microphone and then ask you to record a short introduction about yourself, about 30 seconds long, to make sure your camera is working ok.

Then, we'll ask you to answer one or more questions of your choice from the list below:

1. Can you tell us about your previous experience in dealing with patients with multiple sclerosis or similar neurological conditions? Can you tell us about your previous experience in dealing with patients with multiple sclerosis or similar neurological conditions?

2. What strategies do you employ for managing a patient’s care from diagnosis to ongoing treatment? What strategies do you employ for managing a patient’s care from diagnosis to ongoing treatment?

3. How do you ensure that your clinical practice is evidence-based and up to date with the latest research in MS management? How do you ensure that your clinical practice is evidence-based and up to date with the latest research in MS management?

4. Can you provide an example of a challenging case you managed, and how you approached it? Can you provide an example of a challenging case you managed, and how you approached it?

5. Communication is vital in this role. How do you approach conversations with patients and families regarding complex medical information? Communication is vital in this role. How do you approach conversations with patients and families regarding complex medical information?

6. What methods do you use to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals? Can you give an example of a successful collaboration? What methods do you use to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals? Can you give an example of a successful collaboration?

7. This position involves delivering educational programmes. Could you share your experience in designing and implementing training for patients or staff? This position involves delivering educational programmes. Could you share your experience in designing and implementing training for patients or staff?

8. How do you approach mentoring less experienced colleagues or students who may be working with MS patients? How do you approach mentoring less experienced colleagues or students who may be working with MS patients?

9. Can you describe a situation where you had to work autonomously to make a decision regarding a patient’s care? What was the outcome? Can you describe a situation where you had to work autonomously to make a decision regarding a patient’s care? What was the outcome?

10. How do you prioritise your workload, especially when dealing with multiple patients with varying needs? How do you prioritise your workload, especially when dealing with multiple patients with varying needs?

11. What areas of professional development have you pursued that you believe will benefit you in this role? What areas of professional development have you pursued that you believe will benefit you in this role?

12. How do you stay informed about changes in health policy, regulations, or best practices relevant to MS care? How do you stay informed about changes in health policy, regulations, or best practices relevant to MS care?

13. How do you provide psychological support to patients and their families coping with a diagnosis of MS? How do you provide psychological support to patients and their families coping with a diagnosis of MS?

14. What resources or support systems do you recommend to your patients and their families? What resources or support systems do you recommend to your patients and their families?

15. What ideas do you have for improving the service provided to patients with MS in Dorset? What ideas do you have for improving the service provided to patients with MS in Dorset?

16. Can you discuss a time when you identified an area for improvement in your workplace and how you worked to address it? Can you discuss a time when you identified an area for improvement in your workplace and how you worked to address it?

17. What attracted you to work with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, and how do you believe you align with our mission and values? What attracted you to work with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, and how do you believe you align with our mission and values?

18. How do you envision engaging with the local community to raise awareness about MS and the services available? How do you envision engaging with the local community to raise awareness about MS and the services available?

19. Imagine a patient presents with new and concerning symptoms that may indicate disease progression. How would you approach the situation? Imagine a patient presents with new and concerning symptoms that may indicate disease progression. How would you approach the situation?

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1. Can you tell us about your previous experience in dealing with patients with multiple sclerosis or similar neurological conditions?

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Role: MS Specialist Nurse/Practitioner - Band 7 or Band 6-7 training post in Poole

Interviewed on Wednesday 16 April 2025 at 10:18.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nMS Specialist Nurse/Practitioner - Band 7 or Band 6-7 training post with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole\n\n 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 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 See job description and person specification for more details on post, responsibilities and requirements. "}