Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Clinical Specialist Nurse
The closing date is 08 December 2025
Job summary
Do you want to be part of an organisation that makes a real difference to our local communities? Our family of services including Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just B and Saint Michaels Hospice provide vital support to people when they need it most. Our vision is of a community where everyone gets the care they need, want and deserve You can help make that a reality.
We are an independent charity powered by local communities. Every day, we help to improve quality of life for people living with terminal illness, bereavement and mental health concerns, because our belief is that no one should suffer. Our incredible teams work together to make this happen.
Were looking for a committed and compassionate Nurse to lead our Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Service, the only specialist service of its kind in the locality. This is a unique opportunity to use your clinical expertise, interpersonal skills, and passion for person-centred care to make a meaningful difference to people living with MND, their families, and carers.
As part of a supportive, multi-agency team working alongside Harrogate District Foundation Trust and wider health and social care partners, youll act as a key worker, supporting patients from diagnosis through to end of life.
Main duties of the job
As the MND Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will:
- Hold a clinical caseload, delivering specialist care, advice, and emotional support from diagnosis onwards.
- Assess and address the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, hospices, and voluntary organisations to ensure seamless, high-quality care.
- Act as an advocate for people living with MND, ensuring informed care decisions are made.
- Contribute to service development through data collection, evaluation, and participation in governance processes.
- Support and educate colleagues, patients, and carers, helping shape best practice in progressive neurological care.
We welcome applications from nurses with varying levels of experience in MND and neurological care. What matters most is your commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
Essential skills and experience include:
- Registered Nurse (Degree in Nursing or equivalent) with current NMC registration
- Minimum 5 years experience at Band 5 or above
- Experience in palliative care and/or neurological nursing
- Skilled in caseload management and working autonomously in the community
- Experience within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Proficiency in SystmOne or similar patient database systems
- Independent Prescribing qualification would be desirable
About us
How we look after you
We put people first in all that we do, which includes our own team
Wellbeing and resilience support with a dedicated team by your side
Flexible and hybrid working for many roles
A supportive and caring environment
Opportunities to grow, develop and progress, with culture of lifelong learning
Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£20.15 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0009-25-0015
Job locations
Crimple House
Hornbeam Park Avenue
Harrogate
HG2 8NA
Employer details
Employer name
Saint Michaels Hospice
Address
Crimple House
Hornbeam Park Avenue
Harrogate
HG2 8NA
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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