Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Nurse Specialist

Walsall Healthcare; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Staff accommodation

Job summary

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust in Willenhall is seeking a Band 7 MS Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team. The post involves advanced MS care, assessment and management within CNRT, and delivering person-centred services across community and ward settings.

You will require 1st level registration, non-medical prescribing, and post-graduate CPD, with substantial neurology/MS experience and proven leadership skills.

Qualifications

• First level Registered Nurse with current registration.
• Non-Medical Prescriber qualification.
• Evidence of relevant postgraduate CPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing assessment, review and intervention for people with MS in Walsall.
• Coordinate rehabilitation and long-term neurological condition management with CNRT.
• Represent clients with a person-centred approach to promote autonomy and quality of life.
• Work in non-medical prescribing role to develop care pathways for MS therapies.
• Collaborate with Consultant Neurologists and MS Specialist Nursing staff.

Skills

First level Registered Nurse

Non-Medical Prescriber

Postgraduate CPD

Job description

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Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Neurology Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 407-COMMUNITY-8015904-B

Site Short Heath Clinic Town Willenhall Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/2026 23:59

Walsall Manor Hospital is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services. The Trust primarily serves the immediate population of Walsall with some patients requiring more specialised treatment at other, neighbouring Trusts. The Trust continues to invest in its facilities and services, supporting high-quality care for the communities it serves.

This role offers the opportunity to work within our integrated care model, contributing to high-quality services that help people remain independent in their own homes and communities.

We are committed to investing in our workforce and creating an environment where colleagues can learn, contribute and develop. Our new Urgent Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, demonstrates our ongoing investment in facilities and services.

As an employee, you’ll benefit from an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package (detailed in Employer Description above), plus access to NHS pension arrangements and staff accommodation where available.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant, currently holding the Bronze Award, underlining our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse who is motivated, innovative and is experienced in Multiple Sclerosis, to join the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team .

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge and desire for improving Multiple Sclerosis services and facilitating care that demonstrates best practice, in the assessment and management of people who have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.

You will be a highly clinically skilled nurse with good interpersonal and communication skills. You must have 1st level registration with evidence of post registration practice.

The successful candidate needs to be motivated to support the on-going development and management of the Multiple Sclerosis service. Experience of working independently and using own initiative is essential. You must be able to organise your own workload to manage the caseload effectively.

You will need excellent leadership, communication, organisational and supervision skills and sound clinical knowledge.

*Previous Applicants need not apply*

Main duties of the job

The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) works as part of the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team (CNRT) supporting all aspects of care for people with MS in Walsall. The post holder will provide specialist nursing assessment, review and intervention to the population of people with Multiple Sclerosis within Walsall and work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary CNRT. The team aim to provide coordinated rehabilitation and long term neurological condition management, demonstrating an integrated approach to care across acute and community settings. The post holder will ensure a person centred approach in representing and consulting with clients to promote autonomy and quality of life whilst living with a neurological condition.

Working in a non-medical prescribing role, the post holder will also o versee the care and support for patients on disease modifying therapies including development of pathways to support emerging treatments closer to home. This will involve working in partnership with Consultant Neurologists and MS Specialist Nursing staff at Regional MS Centre - Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham and cross-boundary Consultant Neurologists.

Working for our organisation

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details of this role.

The successful candidate must also be able to travel throughout the borough during the working day as the post requires.

Person specification

Qualifications

• First level Registered Nurse
• Non-Medical Prescriber
• Evidence of relevant post graduate CPD

Experience

• Substantial post registration experience with demonstrable experience within a neurology/MS setting
• Substantial experience at Band 6 level
• Previous experience of managing caseload
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to work autonomously and manage large, complex caseload
• Demonstrates expert nursing skills and a clear understanding of Multiple Sclerosis and Neurological Rehabilitation
• Knowledge of adult Community Service needs
• Knowledge regarding the potential impact of Multiple Sclerosis on Psychological wellbeing
• Knowledge of legislation and government white papers that influence service provision for this client group
• Demonstrates a commitment to evidence- based practice
• Experience of working in the Community
• Knowledge of risk management and other clinical governance issues and their impact on personal practice and service development

Skills and Aptitudes

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrates a commitment to working in partnership with patients and carers
• Ability to communicate effectively in difficult situations
• Ability to act as Clinical Leader and role model for Neurology and Rehabilitation Services
• Able to work unsupervised delivering care to patients
• Confident in managing clinical and professional situations
• Willingness to develop clinical skills as the role demands including independent prescribing
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as an autonomous Practitioner
• Ability to engage in and initiate service development and clinical governance projects
• Ability to pass on skills and knowledge formally or informally
• Ability to utilise counselling skills with patients and carers
• Effective leadership and management skills, including staff supervision and PDR processes

Flexibility

• Must be willing to work across the 7-day week as the service demands
• Demonstrates the ability to travel frequently throughout the borough and surrounding locations during the working day.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in multiple, varied teams which include both clinical & non -clinical personnel

Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to the internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac.

Sponsorship and Visas

We welcome applications from all candidates with the right to work in the UK, including those on Health and Care Visas, Graduate Visas, or other valid permissions. All candidates will be considered on equal terms.

This Trust currently recruits successfully from the domestic labour market and has a sufficient pool of suitably qualified candidates for Band 3 roles. Visa sponsorship is therefore not available for this role currently.Candidates who already hold the right to work in the UK, including those on an existing Health and Care Visa, Graduate Visa, or any other valid permission are welcome to apply and will be considered on equal terms. This position is reviewed regularly in line with Home Office guidance. Right to work will be verified at each stage of the recruitment and monitored throughout employment. All candidates who are offered a position will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK as part of the pre-employment checks process. Where a candidates' right to work is derived from another person’s immigration permission, the Trust will discuss the implications of this with the candidate before a permanent post is confirmed, to ensure that both parties understand the terms on which employment can be sustained.

Recruitment and Selection Approach

In line with best practice and regulatory guidance, our selection process is fair, consistent and based on your ability to perform the role, contribute to the organisation and your potential for development.

What to expect:

• Application screening: Your application will be reviewed against the person specification
• Interview: Typically, a panel interview with competency-based and values-based questions
• Assessment: Role-dependent assessments may include practical tasks or presentations
• Timeline: We aim to complete the process within 47 days of the closing date. Recruitment Journey is attached to all live vacancies.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates at any stage. Please contact us to discuss your needs.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Natalie Gamble Job title Clinical Nurse Specialist in MS Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01922 604455 Additional information

You can also contact Beth Edwards, Team Lead for CNRT.