About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced nurse with a background in neurology or long-term condition management looking to combine specialist clinical practice with leadership and service development?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Community Rehabilitation Team as a Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Nurse Specialist.
This established role offers the opportunity to lead and further develop specialist support for people living with MS across South East Staffordshire. Whether you have existing MS experience or are looking to build on a strong background in neurology or long-term condition management, we will support you to develop your specialist expertise within a well-established multidisciplinary team.
As the lead practitioner for MS services across Burntwood, Lichfield and Tamworth, you will provide expert assessment, advice, support and ongoing management for people living with MS. Working autonomously, whilst supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering coordinated, person-centred care.
Alongside your clinical role, you will contribute to the leadership and development of our team, supporting service improvement, quality initiatives and the development of specialist nursing practice.
You will join a highly regarded team of specialist nurses and therapists, including colleagues specialising in Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease and Stroke, committed to improving outcomes for people living with neurological conditions.
Main duties of the job
We offer a unique opportunity to combine specialist clinical practice, leadership and service development within a supportive community neuro-rehabilitation team.
You'll benefit from:
- A highly autonomous specialist role.
- Opportunities to develop advanced MS expertise.
- Support from experienced specialist nurses and therapists.
- Strong links with neurology services.
- The chance to influence and develop services for people living with neurological conditions.
Join us and help shape the future of MS care across South East Staffordshire.
The successful candidate will
- Manage a specialist caseload of people living with Multiple Sclerosis across South East Staffordshire.
- Undertake comprehensive assessment, care planning and ongoing clinical management.
- Monitor and support patients receiving Disease Modifying Therapies (DMTs), providing education, advice and ongoing review.
- Promote self-management, independence and wellbeing for patients and their carers.
- Act as a specialist resource for patients, carers, colleagues and partner organisations.
- Work collaboratively with neurology services, primary care, community teams and voluntary sector partners to coordinate high-quality care.
- Lead on service evaluation, audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives.
- Provide clinical leadership, supervision and professional support within the Community Specialist Nursing Team.
- Champion evidence-based practice and support learning and development within the wider team.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be
- A Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- An experienced clinician with significant post-registration experience working with people with neurological conditions and/or long-term conditions.
- Confident managing complex caseloads and working autonomously.
- Skilled in clinical assessment, clinical reasoning and decision-making.
- An excellent communicator who is able to build strong working relationships across teams and organisations.
- Passionate about delivering person-centred care and supporting people to live well with long-term conditions.
- Committed to service improvement, quality, innovation and evidence-based practice.
- Able to provide professional leadership, support and guidance to colleagues.
- Keen to develop specialist expertise within Multiple Sclerosis and contribute to the ongoing growth of the service.
Desirable
- Experience working with people living with Multiple Sclerosis.
- Experience working within community services.
- Experience of clinical supervision, leadership or service development.
- Knowledge of Disease Modifying Therapies and their monitoring requirements.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8th December 2026
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and degree-level education or equivalent experience
- Postgraduate qualification in relevant specialty or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Master's degree or evidence of study at Master's level
- Advanced Clinical Practice modules
- Research experience
- Publication or presentation experience
- Leadership qualification
- Independent Prescriber (V300) qualification or commitment to obtain qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration clinical experience
- Experience managing patients with complex presenting needs
- Experience working with people with neurological conditions and/or long-term conditions
- Experience supervising staff and students
- Experience of autonomous caseload management
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- Experience working with people living with Multiple Sclerosis
- Quality improvement and audit involvement
- Experience within community services
- Experience of clinical leadership or service development
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Samuel Johnson Hospital - TBC
Trent Valley Road
Lichfield
WS13 6EF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)