Neurology

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England is seeking a dedicated MND Care Coordinator to provide expert care coordination for people living with Motor Neuron Disease. Candidates should be registered healthcare professionals with significant experience in neurological or palliative care and advanced communication skills. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, developing care pathways, and advocating for patients, offering opportunities for professional development and a chance to make a real difference in patient care.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Access to NHS discount schemes

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Significant experience working with patients with complex neurological conditions.
• Experience in caring for MND patients.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate care for people living with MND from diagnosis to end of life.
• Advocate for patients and promote clinical excellence.
• Develop and implement care pathways and service improvements.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Leadership and Change Management Skills

Excellent organisational and documentation skills

Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate complex care plans

Education

Registered healthcare professional

Evidence of continued professional development

Job description

Job overview

Are you passionate about delivering compassionate, specialist care to people living with Motor Neuron Disease (MND)? Do you thrive in a multidisciplinary environment and want to lead service development that makes a real difference?

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated MND Care Co‑ordinator to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to provide expert care coordination across the Trust, working closely with neurologists, palliative care teams, the Oxford MND Care Centre, and the MND Association.

We’re looking for a registered healthcare professional (e.g. Nurse, AHP) with:

• Significant experience in neurological or palliative care.
• Advanced communication and leadership skills.
• A commitment to holistic, patient‑centred care.
• The ability to work across settings including homes, hospitals, and care homes.
• A proactive, innovative approach to service development.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a forward‑thinking Trust that values compassion, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive multidisciplinary teams.
• A chance to shape services for people affected by MND.

Main duties of the job

• Lead and coordinate care for people living with MND from diagnosis to end of life.
• Act as a specialist resource for patients, families, and professionals.
• Develop and implement care pathways and service improvements.
• Provide education and support to staff and carers.
• Advocate for patients and promote clinical excellence in line with NICE guidelines and MND Association standards.

We’re looking for a registered healthcare professional (e.g. Nurse, AHP) with:

• Significant experience in neurological or palliative care.
• Advanced communication and leadership skills.
• A commitment to holistic, patient‑centred care.
• The ability to work across settings including homes, hospitals, and care homes.
• A proactive, innovative approach to service development.

Working for our organisation

Why colleagues think we are

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you’ll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care‑experienced candidates.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Person specification

Essential criteria

• Registered healthcare professional (e.g. Nurse, Allied Health Professional) with current professional registration
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate qualification in palliative care, neurology, or related field

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience working with patients with complex neurological conditions
• Experience in care coordination across multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in service development and audit
• Experience working with MND patients
• Experience in leading MDTs and clinics

Desirable criteria

• Experience in research or publication

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential criteria

• Advanced communication skills, including delivering sensitive information
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate complex care plans
• Leadership and Change Management Skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Excellent organisational and documentation skills
• Understanding of Motor Neuron Disease and NICE guidelines
• Awareness of local and national health and social care structures
• Knowledge of MND Association standards

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of local voluntary sector resources and referral pathways
• Counselling skills
• Teaching and presentation skills

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential criteria

• Ability to travel to other sites
• Ability to work in a variety of settings including homes, hospitals, and care homes

Desirable criteria

• Car driver with access to vehicle

Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.