Job summary
Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Department: Neurology - Specialty medicine
Band: 7 pro rata if part-time
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
You will be a key member of the Neurology multidisciplinary team, providing expert assessment, treatment, and ongoing support to people living with Multiple Sclerosis, ensuring delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across the MS pathway. This exciting role will provide the successful candidate with a dynamic skill set.
You will support patients on the MS pathway, from GP referral, through to treatment, follow up, support and discharge through personalised care planning.
You will part of MDT team, attending locally and central MDT meetings, and may be required to present cases for review supporting the MS Consultant.
You will work with other appropriate professionals across all care settings of the pathway, building good relationships with the Neurology Service Team, clinicians across all other specialities, nursing and administration teams.
You will support patients in both outpatient and ward settings and will lead on reviewing MS patients whilst they are admitted to our wards for other conditions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Interview date: Week commencing 05.05.2026
Main duties of the job
We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute
"- NHS Survey, 2024'' 94% feel that their role makes a difference to patience and service users.
The post holder will be a registered nurse with a qualification and experience in the field of multiple sclerosis and who is motivated and willing to adhere to the values of the service and Trust. This post would also suit a specialist nurse in another.
disciplinary working at a band 7 level wishing to move speciality and willing to undertake MS training.Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and proactively welcomes applications from underrepresented groups in our community.
The medicine division is a friendly dedicated team, who are committed to improving services for our patients. There is a strong emphasis on team support and development, with opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge, skills and managerial/leadership experience.
If you are an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate practitioner with a history of professional leadership in nursing, we invite you to apply.
If you are interested in applying and would like to discuss the role or organise an informal visit please contact Karen Webb, Neurology Matron on 01908 660033 Ext 86424 or via email (karen.webb @mkuh.nhs.uk ).
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical and professional
1. To be a point of contact and clinical expert for patients, relatives and clinician colleagues in conjunction and with the full support of the Consultant Neurologists. The post holder will be expected to ensure that the patient receives the highest possible standard of evidence-based care in line with NICE guidance in relation to the prescribing of disease modifying therapies.
2. To work independently and without direct supervision in a variety of settings Trust wide, demonstrating the ability to prioritise and manage workload. To be accountable for own professional actions as the lead specialist for secondary care MS nursing services and follow agreed policies, protocols and guidelines within the MS setting.
3. In conjunction with the Multiple sclerosis/Neurology team, devise evidence based local strategies and protocols to provide rapid assessment and management of patients presenting with MS.
Managerial
- To take delegated responsibility for ensuring the collection and collation of activity data in agreed format, ensuring authenticity and accuracy of findings and producing reports as requested, including presenting at directorate audit meetings. Be responsible for the interpretation and reporting of the data as required by the Senior operations manager.
- To manage clinical risk within own caseload. Plans specialist nursing provision including education and training.
- Manage student nursing staff and others as required considering skills and experience for appropriate placement, developing individuals to reach their full potential.
Training and supervisory
1. Develop patient education programmes and promote health education particularly in line with NICE guidance.
2. Act as a role model demonstrating professional clinical leadership.
3. To act as a teaching and educational resource, providing specialist training, education and mentoring of individual staff or groups. Advice and support base ward nursing teams in the care of MS patients ensuring appropriate treatment and nursing care is provided.
Service development
1. To lead and advise on clinical service developments, policy and guidelines development and review, quality improvement activities, identifying gaps in current service provision and working with the clinical lead and Neurology matron in developing and delivering innovative services to meet users needs and local and national priorities.
2. To participate in relevant clinical governance projects and audits within the service and maintain an auditable database for the service.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical and professional
1. To be a point of contact and clinical expert for patients, relatives and clinician colleagues in conjunction and with the full support of the Consultant Neurologists. The post holder will be expected to ensure that the patient receives the highest possible standard of evidence-based care in line with NICE guidance in relation to the prescribing of disease modifying therapies.
2. To work independently and without direct supervision in a variety of settings Trust wide, demonstrating the ability to prioritise and manage workload. To be accountable for own professional actions as the lead specialist for secondary care MS nursing services and follow agreed policies, protocols and guidelines within the MS setting.
3. In conjunction with the Multiple sclerosis/Neurology team, devise evidence based local strategies and protocols to provide rapid assessment and management of patients presenting with MS.
Managerial
- To take delegated responsibility for ensuring the collection and collation of activity data in agreed format, ensuring authenticity and accuracy of findings and producing reports as requested, including presenting at directorate audit meetings. Be responsible for the interpretation and reporting of the data as required by the Senior operations manager.
- To manage clinical risk within own caseload. Plans specialist nursing provision including education and training.
- Manage student nursing staff and others as required considering skills and experience for appropriate placement, developing individuals to reach their full potential.
Training and supervisory
1. Develop patient education programmes and promote health education particularly in line with NICE guidance.
2. Act as a role model demonstrating professional clinical leadership.
3. To act as a teaching and educational resource, providing specialist training, education and mentoring of individual staff or groups. Advice and support base ward nursing teams in the care of MS patients ensuring appropriate treatment and nursing care is provided.
Service development
1. To lead and advise on clinical service developments, policy and guidelines development and review, quality improvement activities, identifying gaps in current service provision and working with the clinical lead and Neurology matron in developing and delivering innovative services to meet users needs and local and national priorities.
2. To participate in relevant clinical governance projects and audits within the service and maintain an auditable database for the service.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- NMC Registered General Nurse, educated to at least first degree level
- Validated Post Graduate Qualification Level 6 or equivalent in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or Neurosciences related study
- Preparation of Mentors course (ENB 998 or equivalent)
- Recognised prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake
- Physical Examination and Health Assessment Course
- Working towards or willingness to undertake Master of Science programme.
- Able to demonstrate advanced knowledge & understanding of complex and chronic multiple sclerosis and the management.
- Good understanding of National guidelines, targets and relevant quality standards and outcomes
- Understanding of concepts of treatment and their application.
- Importance of CPD
- Evidence of post registration education
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of managing patients with complex and chronic multiple sclerosis
- Working autonomously and within MDT
- At least 2 years clinical experience at band 6 or above in MS/Neurology/Neurosciences.
Desirable
- Management /supervision of other staff or students
- Undertaken clinical audit, quality assurance projects into clinical effectiveness and changing practice to meet standards
Skills
Essential
- Able to work independently and under pressure
- Excellent time management, prioritisation & organisational skills
- Advanced clinical reasoning/decision making
- Ability to innovate and initiate change
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills, including breaking bad news/ counselling course
- Excellent team worker with leadership skills
- Ability to evaluate own performance, recognises own limitations
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
- Ability to respond rapidly to changes both clinically and operationally
- Ability to demonstrate a safe and supportive working environment
- IT literate
- ILS provider
- Proven ability to sustain initiative and drive
Desirable
- Ability to teach & assess in a variety of settings to various audiences
Personal and people development
Essential
- Act as a professional role model and as a good team player
- Highly motivated and proactive
- Able to deliver and receive constructive feedback
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demand
Communication
Essential
- Advanced clear style, demonstrating empathy and compassion
- Self -awareness
- Aware of impact of own words/style
- Excellent written and documentation style
- Ability to communicate with all clinical groups of staff to achieve patient care of a high standard
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- NMC Registered General Nurse, educated to at least first degree level
- Validated Post Graduate Qualification Level 6 or equivalent in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or Neurosciences related study
- Preparation of Mentors course (ENB 998 or equivalent)
- Recognised prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake
- Physical Examination and Health Assessment Course
- Working towards or willingness to undertake Master of Science programme.
- Able to demonstrate advanced knowledge & understanding of complex and chronic multiple sclerosis and the management.
- Good understanding of National guidelines, targets and relevant quality standards and outcomes
- Understanding of concepts of treatment and their application.
- Importance of CPD
- Evidence of post registration education
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of managing patients with complex and chronic multiple sclerosis
- Working autonomously and within MDT
- At least 2 years clinical experience at band 6 or above in MS/Neurology/Neurosciences.
Desirable
- Management /supervision of other staff or students
- Undertaken clinical audit, quality assurance projects into clinical effectiveness and changing practice to meet standards
Skills
Essential
- Able to work independently and under pressure
- Excellent time management, prioritisation & organisational skills
- Advanced clinical reasoning/decision making
- Ability to innovate and initiate change
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills, including breaking bad news/ counselling course
- Excellent team worker with leadership skills
- Ability to evaluate own performance, recognises own limitations
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
- Ability to respond rapidly to changes both clinically and operationally
- Ability to demonstrate a safe and supportive working environment
- IT literate
- ILS provider
- Proven ability to sustain initiative and drive
Desirable
- Ability to teach & assess in a variety of settings to various audiences
Personal and people development
Essential
- Act as a professional role model and as a good team player
- Highly motivated and proactive
- Able to deliver and receive constructive feedback
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demand
Communication
Essential
- Advanced clear style, demonstrating empathy and compassion
- Self -awareness
- Aware of impact of own words/style
- Excellent written and documentation style
- Ability to communicate with all clinical groups of staff to achieve patient care of a high standard
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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).
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).
