Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Nurse Specialist

Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Stourbridge; Vor Ort; GBP 49.000 - 57.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Part-Time MS Clinical Nurse Specialist (Band 7) to lead the MS Team within the Community Neurology Pathway at the Dudley Rehabilitation Service. The post involves working across the Dudley Borough, collaborating with neurology consultants to plan, coordinate and deliver MS care.

You will manage a caseload of MS patients, initiate and monitor DMTs, and conduct annual reviews.

Qualifikationen

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Evidence of extensive, relevant post‑graduate training.
• MSc in relevant clinical area or equivalent post‑graduate courses/experience.
• V300 Non‑medical prescribing qualification or willingness to complete it.

Aufgaben

• Lead the MS Team within the Community Neurology Pathway (DRS).
• Manage a caseload of MS patients including those with complex needs.
• Advise, commence and monitor Disease Modifying Treatments (DMTs).
• Carry out planned annual reviews of patients not on DMTs.
• Educate and empower all patients to self‑manage their condition.
• Lead nurse MS role providing specialist knowledge, training, advice and support to colleagues, patient and carers.
• Provide leadership, coordination, training, supervision and appraisal for junior staff.
• Conduct audits, gather patient feedback and monitor KPIs to improve service.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

MSc in relevant clinical area

V300 Non‑medical prescribing qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Community Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week Job ref 253-1026-8362714

Site Stourbridge Health & Social Care Centre Town Stourbridge Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 04/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Nurse Specialist - Permanent 30 Hours

The post holder will lead the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Team, which is part of the Community Neurology Pathway, in Dudley Rehabilitation Service (DRS). The MS Team is a fundamental part of the Community Neurology Pathway which is a specialist multidisciplinary team providing rehabilitation, treatment and management of patients with neurological conditions across the Dudley Borough.

The team works closely and in partnership with the neurology consultants in The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust , to plan, co - ordinate and deliver care for patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The
post holder will attend the MS multidisciplinary team meetings, and the Community Neurology pathway MDT meetings as required.

Main duties of the job

This role involves working as a lone practitioner within people’s own homes and in clinic settings . The post holder will be an independent practitioner , managing a caseload of MS patients including those with complex needs, carrying out assessments, advice, treatment and referrals as necessary to other professionals and services. You will advise, commence and monitor Disease Modifying Treatments (DMTs), as well as carrying out planned annual reviews of patients not on DMTs; educating and empowering all patients to self - manage their condition as much as possible

As lead nurse MS nurse and Clinical Nurse Specialist the post holder will be an expert resource in the management of patients with MS, providing specialist knowledge, training, advice and support to colleagues, patient and their carers.

As team leader the post holder will provide leadership, coordination, training, supervision and appraisal for more junior staff. You will carry out audits, gain patient feedback and monitor the team’s KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness of the service and make changes as necessary, working with the Community Neuro Pathway team leads, and the DRS manager, to provide the best service possible for patients

Working for our organisation

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no‑one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description for the main duties and responsibility that are required for this position.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Evidence of extensive, relevant post graduate training
• MSc in relevant clinical area or equivalent post‑graduate courses / experience
• V300 Non‑medical prescribing qualification or willingness to complete it

Communication

• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively to pass on skills / knowledge to others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership experience and training

Knowledge and Training

• Able to carry out self‑directed learning
• Willingness to carry out CPD to keep up to date with clinical skills and knowledge
• Specialist knowledge of Multiple sclerosis and its treatments or willingness to learn.

Experience

• Evidence of relevant and extensive post‑graduate experience
• Experience of carrying out audit
• Experience of working with patients with a neurological or long‑term condition
• Experience of facilitating service development
• Experience of working in the community
• Experience of working with MS patients

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RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT

We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes . On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome.

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We will, at every opportunity, advance equality and inclusivity for all staff, at all levels within the organisation, by removing or minimising disadvantage, encouraging participation and taking all relevant steps to meet the need of anyone who shares a protected characteristic. We will also foster good relations between persons who share a protected characteristic by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding at every opportunity.

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Application numbers

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