MS Community Nurse
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Clapham Bedford, MK41 6ATView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 November 2026
16 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Nursing Team within Bedfordshire Community Health Services. We are lo...
The post holder will work as part of the MS Nursing Team to provide specialist nursing care and support to people living with multiple sclerosis across Bedfordshire.
Managing an allocated MS caseload, with support and supervision from the Band 7 MS Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Providing assessment, care planning, symptom management and ongoing support across the MS disease trajectory.
Supporting patients receiving or being considered for disease-modifying treatments.
Providing specialist advice, education and support to patients, families, carers and other professionals.
Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate holistic patient care.
Participating in MS clinics, home visits, audit, research and service development.
Contributing to the education and development of patients, carers, students and healthcare professionals.
Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
Education
Essential
- Registered general nurse
- Evidence of significant post-registration nursing experience
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
- Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification and evidence of teaching skills
- Post-registration qualification in relevant clinical field
Desirable: - Experience of clinical leadership; - Non-medical Nurse Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
- Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in MS and how they impact on local services
- Knowledge of multiple sclerosis, the condition and management of symptoms.
- Ability to manage caseload
Desirable
- Evidence of and commitment of multi-professional working
- Have a comprehensive understanding of partnership working
- Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care
- Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention strategies
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, using a variety of methods e.g. verbally, written and IT
- Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead and work within a team
Desirable: - Ability to disseminate complex information to others
Other
Essential
- Able to adapt to change
- Able to demonstrate personal and professional integrity
- Leadership and motivational skills
- Self-motivating/directing
- Ability to travel throughout Bedfordshire and access to a care for work purposes
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
30 October 2026
Last checked
30 October 2026
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