The closing date is 04 November 2026
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata
Job summary
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). Thepost 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 inthe management of patients with MS, providing specialist knowledge, training, advice and supportto 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 andmake changes as necessary, working with the Community Neuro Pathway team leads, and theDRS manager, to provide the best service possible for patients
About us
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.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job description for the main duties and responsibility that are required for this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / degree in Nursing
- 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
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Leadership experience and training
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Able to carry out self-directed learning
- Willingness to carryout CPD to keep up to date with clinical skills and knowledge
- Specialist knowledge of Multiple sclerosis and its treatments or willingness to learn.
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of working with MS patients
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).