Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 06 September 2026
Job summary
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.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
21 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
407-COMMUNITY-8015904-A
Job locations
Short Heath Clinic
Bloxwich Road North
Willenhall
WV12 5PR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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
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
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
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Short Heath Clinic
Bloxwich Road North
Willenhall
WV12 5PR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Short Heath Clinic
Bloxwich Road North
Willenhall
WV12 5PR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Nurse Specialist in MS
Natalie Gamble
01922604455
Details
Date posted
21 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
407-COMMUNITY-8015904-A
Job locations
Short Heath Clinic
Bloxwich Road North
Willenhall
WV12 5PR
United Kingdom
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