Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Specialist

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 14 May 2025

Job summary

Are you looking for a specialist role? We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse to join our MS Nursing Team.

Our MS service provides care to patients and their families throughout the course of their illness. We work as partners with our patients and with the wider medical and allied health profession teams in nurse-led outpatient and telephone clinics. We also work with patients who are admitted to the in-patient wards and our dedicated day care infusion unit. Heath promotion and patient education are key components of our role. We are proud of our record of delivering high quality safe care within a robust clinical governance framework. We are able to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills and competencies as a clinical nurse specialist, both though departmental training and in collaboration with the MS Trust.

We would welcome applications from nurses currently working at band 6 or 7 level in primary or secondary care who enjoy making a difference to the lives of people living with a long-term condition

If this interests you, apply now.

Main duties of the job

The MS Nurse will provide specialist care to individuals with Multiple Sclerosis and their families within the Mid Essex MS service. They will coordinate both routine and complex care, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to create individualised care plans. Supporting newly diagnosed patients, attending clinics for supervision and development, and providing evidence-based information are key responsibilities.

A core aspect of the role involves developing expertise in disease-modifying therapies (DMTs), including understanding eligibility, side effects, and monitoring requirements. The nurse will also conduct telephone and nurse-led clinics under supervision, offering guidance and support while progressing towards advanced qualifications in Clinical Assessment and Non-Medical Prescribing.

In addition to supporting in-patient care, the MS Nurse will contribute to service improvements, participate in multi-disciplinary meetings, and advocate for patients. They will collaborate with community and voluntary organisations, manage referrals, and engage in research and development to enhance service quality.

About us

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-DoM-BR-3224

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of this rewarding role, please see attached job description and person specification or contact Justine Wren, Associate Director of Nursing.

0300 44 31067

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of this rewarding role, please see attached job description and person specification or contact Justine Wren, Associate Director of Nursing.

0300 44 31067

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC registration
Willingness to work towards attaining the Consultation and Assessment Skills and Non-medical Prescribing Modules at Masters level
Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line KSF, maintains updated Portfolio.

Desirable

1st level degree or equivalent in relevant topic
Consultation and Assessment Skills and Non-medical Prescribing Modules
Teaching and Assessing Qualification & Practice Assessor Course

Experience

Essential

Significant post registration experience within general or specialist medicine.

Desirable

Previous experience of working with people with multiple sclerosis or other neurological or long-term conditions.
Supporting information demonstrates knowledge of the impact of chronic disease on A, I, Page 12 of 13 people with long term conditions

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC registration
Willingness to work towards attaining the Consultation and Assessment Skills and Non-medical Prescribing Modules at Masters level
Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line KSF, maintains updated Portfolio.

Desirable

1st level degree or equivalent in relevant topic
Consultation and Assessment Skills and Non-medical Prescribing Modules
Teaching and Assessing Qualification & Practice Assessor Course

Experience

Essential

Significant post registration experience within general or specialist medicine.

Desirable

Previous experience of working with people with multiple sclerosis or other neurological or long-term conditions.
Supporting information demonstrates knowledge of the impact of chronic disease on A, I, Page 12 of 13 people with long term conditions

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).