Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse who is motivated, innovative and is experienced in Multiple Sclerosis, to join the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge and desire for improving Multiple Sclerosis services and facilitating care that demonstrates best practice, in the assessment and management of people who have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.
You will be a highly clinically skilled nurse with good interpersonal and communication skills. You must have 1st level registration with evidence of post registration practice.
The successful candidate needs to be motivated to support the on-going development and management of the Multiple Sclerosis service. Experience of working independently and using own initiative is essential. You must be able to organise your own workload to manage the caseload effectively.
You will need excellent leadership, communication, organisational and supervision skills and sound clinical knowledge.
Main duties of the job
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details of this role.
The successful candidate must also be able to travel throughout the borough during the working day as the post requires.
Person specification
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
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
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- Evidence of relevant post graduate CPD
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
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This advert is for Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Nurse Specialist with Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust in Walsall, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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