# MND Community Care Coordinator

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Poole
- **Region:** South West
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Administrative and IT
- **Grade:** Band 7
- **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
- **Contract type:** 23 months (Fixed term)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-08T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-05-22T07:42:01.068Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Poole/University_Hospitals_Dorset_NHS_Foundation_Trust/MND_Core_Coordination_Neurology/MND_Core_Coordination_Neurology-v8015173
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8015173?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhd.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

University Hospitals Dorset in conjunction with the Motor Neurone Disease Association, are seeking a dynamic, compassionate, and highly organised professional to join our team as a Community Care Coordinator for Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

This is a pivotal role focused on delivering high-quality, coordinated care for people living with MND and supporting their families across community services. You will act as a key point of contact, ensuring seamless care pathways, improved patient experience, and timely access to multidisciplinary support.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in the care coordination of patients with MND. This post will be primarily based in the west of the county but will work closely with colleagues in the east to support providing equitable care across the county.

Interview Date: 18th June 2025

### Main duties of the job

- Act as the primary coordinator for patients diagnosed with MND within the community setting
- Work closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) including neurology, palliative care, therapy services, and primary care
- Support the development and delivery of personalised care plans
- Ensure timely coordination of equipment, services, and interventions
- Provide expert advice and emotional support to patients, carers, and families
- Facilitate communication across acute, community, and voluntary sector services (e.g., MND Association)
- Lead on service improvement initiatives and contribute to pathway development
- Monitor outcomes, maintain accurate records, and support reporting requirements

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and personal spec for full details on main responsibilities for the role.

## Job Details

University Hospitals Dorset in conjunction with the Motor Neurone Disease Association, are seeking a dynamic, compassionate, and highly organised professional to join our team as a Community Care Coordinator for Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in the care coordination of patients with MND. This post will be primarily based in the west of the county but will work closely with colleagues in the east to support providing equitable care across the county.

Interview Date: 18th June 2025

## Responsibilities

Please see attached job description and personal spec for full details on main responsibilities for the role.

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- Ability to manage complex information and challenging case loads
- Problem solving and prioritisation
- Team leadership skills

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- Knowledge and understanding of disease management and treatment of MND
- Specialist knowledge in the area with evidence of EBP

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience of working with MND
- Experience of delivering a clinical service

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Registered Nurse/AHP
- First Degree or Equivalent

**Desirable**

- Clinical leadership experience
- Master's degree

### Personal Attributes

**Essential**

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Team player

## Documents

- [dbs - faqs (pdf, 102.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2417)
- [jd b7 mnd care coordinator (pdf, 280.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10301290)
- [ps b7 mnd care coordinator (pdf, 184.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10301291)

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