Clinical Nurse Specialist Multiple Sclerosis
Location
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
6/20/2025
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Description
Job Summary
Worcestershire Royal Hospital
Countywide Neurology Services
Clinical Nurse Specialist -Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Band 7
Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for full time and part time Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Neurology team at Worcester Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
The post holder will work within a specialist nursing team who have a nursing responsibility for the neurology specialty.
We are the lead provider for Headache & Migraine and Epilepsy services countywide.
The applicant should be able to demonstrate their ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
If you would like more information on this vacancy, please contact:
Matron Gincy John or Stuart Guy
Main duties of the job
This post requires the candidate to be an independent nurse prescriber and completed health assessment modules.
About Us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
Better never stops, and we are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and Costs
Details
Date posted
19 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
C9365-25-0554
Job locations
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To provide a service working within the Clinical Nurse Specialist nursing team within the speciality of Neurology. Manages a caseload. Acting as a link with the Worcestershire Community trust, particularly the Community Neurology Team, to ensure timely and appropriate transfer of care in a managed way.
To ensure cohesive working between Acute and Community Neurology Services
To contribute to the organisation of Neurology multidisciplinary, patient centred care.
To facilitate flow of patients both from A&E and through the Neurology unit in accordance with NICE guidelines.
To provide expert relevant clinical advice and support to patients and their carers.
To support the development and implementation of best practice within the speciality of neurology medicine.
To provide a specialist nursing role in the assessment and management of patients who have suffered a neurology (in and outpatients).
To provide an outreach service to other patients in the Hospital who have a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of neurology ensuring that their management is timely and appropriate.
To provide key support and an educational resource for any qualified and unqualified nursing staff, allied health professionals, junior doctors and students working within the speciality.
To develop nurse led Outpatient services and manage a caseload.
To play a key role in ensuring that national and local targets for neurology are met.
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further information.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To provide a service working within the Clinical Nurse Specialist nursing team within the speciality of Neurology. Manages a caseload. Acting as a link with the Worcestershire Community trust, particularly the Community Neurology Team, to ensure timely and appropriate transfer of care in a managed way.
To ensure cohesive working between Acute and Community Neurology Services
To contribute to the organisation of Neurology multidisciplinary, patient centred care.
To facilitate flow of patients both from A&E and through the Neurology unit in accordance with NICE guidelines.
To provide expert relevant clinical advice and support to patients and their carers.
To support the development and implementation of best practice within the speciality of neurology medicine.
To provide a specialist nursing role in the assessment and management of patients who have suffered a neurology (in and outpatients).
To provide an outreach service to other patients in the Hospital who have a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of neurology ensuring that their management is timely and appropriate.
To provide key support and an educational resource for any qualified and unqualified nursing staff, allied health professionals, junior doctors and students working within the speciality.
To develop nurse led Outpatient services and manage a caseload.
To play a key role in ensuring that national and local targets for neurology are met.
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
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).
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.
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
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Employer's website
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Employer's website
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Worcestershire Royal Hospital
Countywide Neurology Services
Clinical Nurse Specialist -Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Band 7
Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for full time and part time Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Neurology team at Worcester Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
The post holder will work within a specialist nursing team who have a nursing responsibility for the neurology specialty.
We are the lead provider for Headache & Migraine and Epilepsy services countywide.
The applicant should be able to demonstrate their ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
If you would like more information on this vacancy, please contact:
Matron Gincy John or Stuart Guy
Main duties of the job
This post requires the candidate to be an independent nurse prescriber and completed health assessment modules.
About Us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
Better never stops, and we are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and Costs
Details
Date posted
19 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
C9365-25-0554
Job locations
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To provide a service working within the Clinical Nurse Specialist nursing team within the speciality of Neurology. Manages a caseload. Acting as a link with the Worcestershire Community trust, particularly the Community Neurology Team, to ensure timely and appropriate transfer of care in a managed way.
To ensure cohesive working between Acute and Community Neurology Services
To contribute to the organisation of Neurology multidisciplinary, patient centred care.
To facilitate flow of patients both from A&E and through the Neurology unit in accordance with NICE guidelines.
To provide expert relevant clinical advice and support to patients and their carers.
To support the development and implementation of best practice within the speciality of neurology medicine.
To provide a specialist nursing role in the assessment and management of patients who have suffered a neurology (in and outpatients).
To provide an outreach service to other patients in the Hospital who have a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of neurology ensuring that their management is timely and appropriate.
To provide key support and an educational resource for any qualified and unqualified nursing staff, allied health professionals, junior doctors and students working within the speciality.
To develop nurse led Outpatient services and manage a caseload.
To play a key role in ensuring that national and local targets for neurology are met.
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further information.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To provide a service working within the Clinical Nurse Specialist nursing team within the speciality of Neurology. Manages a caseload. Acting as a link with the Worcestershire Community trust, particularly the Community Neurology Team, to ensure timely and appropriate transfer of care in a managed way.
To ensure cohesive working between Acute and Community Neurology Services
To contribute to the organisation of Neurology multidisciplinary, patient centred care.
To facilitate flow of patients both from A&E and through the Neurology unit in accordance with NICE guidelines.
To provide expert relevant clinical advice and support to patients and their carers.
To support the development and implementation of best practice within the speciality of neurology medicine.
To provide a specialist nursing role in the assessment and management of patients who have suffered a neurology (in and outpatients).
To provide an outreach service to other patients in the Hospital who have a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of neurology ensuring that their management is timely and appropriate.
To provide key support and an educational resource for any qualified and unqualified nursing staff, allied health professionals, junior doctors and students working within the speciality.
To develop nurse led Outpatient services and manage a caseload.
To play a key role in ensuring that national and local targets for neurology are met.
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration.
- Diploma.
- Evidence of Post-registration.
- First Degree in clinically relevant subject or be willing to work towards a Degree.
- Teaching qualification or be willing to work towards.
- Health Assessment qualification.
- Nurse prescriber.
- Neurology training or modules.
Essential
- Recent and relevant experience in Stroke or Neuro care.
- IT literate in the use of Word, use of email, Excel.
- Ability to work effectively as part of MDT and autonomously.
- Demonstrates strong clinical, professional and leadership skills
- Assesses patients, plans, implements care, provides advice and maintains associated records.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Involvement in clinical audit or research
- Evidence of advanced clinical assessment or decision making and care delivery skills
Essential
- Recent and relevant experience in Stroke or Neuro care.
- IT literate in the use of Word, use of email, Excel.
- Ability to work effectively as part of MDT and autonomously.
- Demonstrates strong clinical, professional and leadership skills
- Assesses patients, plans, implements care, provides advice and maintains associated records.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Involvement in clinical audit or research
- Evidence of advanced clinical assessment or decision making and care delivery skills
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).
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.
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
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Employer's website
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Employer's website
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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