Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Nurse Specialist
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Willenhall, WV12 5PR
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse who is motivated, innovative and is experienced in Multiple Sclerosis, to join the Community...
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 oversee 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.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- Evidence of relevant post graduate CPD
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- 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
Essential
- 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
Essential
- 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
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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