Job summary The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit a Multiple Sclerosis specialist community nurse to join the MS community team. We are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and consistently aim to deliver high-quality, expert care while taking pride in our work. Do you believe excellent patient care should be at the heart of everything you do and keen to be part of a part of a team where your ideas and opinions are valued? Are you forward thinking and highly motivated with excellent communication skills? We are seeking nurses with a community first approach and interest in neurological conditions. A key area for development within this role includes the exciting opportunity to complete the V300 prescriber course. If you are eager to be part of a team that values your ideas and opinions, Dudley Rehabilitation Service want to hear from you. We will provide you with an induction program, support your professional development, and collaborate with you to encourage innovative ideas for continual service improvement. If you're interested in joining our team and have the relevant qualifications, please reach out to us. We are looking forward to hearing from you. Main duties of the job The post-holder is responsible for the ongoing assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation ofprogrammes of care. The post holder will carry out all relevant forms of care and will take responsibility for caseload holders in their absence. The management of the work area, clinical caseload, Including supervision and development of staff. About us At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise. As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise. Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values. Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk) Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro rota, Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 253-0325-7031594 Job locations Stourbridge Health and Social Care centre John Corbett Drive Amblecote, Stourbridge DY8 4JB Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Person Specification Qualifications and Education Essential Registered Nurse Evidence of continual professional development Knowledge and Training Essential Demonstrate knowledge of research-based practice Post registration experience to include: Evidence of mentoring/Project working/Specialist training/Management and development of others Willing to undertake Band 6 competencies Good background knowledge of issues within the primary care are Desirable V300 completion Experience Essential Post registration experience Experience of direct supervision of registered and non-registered staff Experience of identifying the development needs of others and giving effective feedback. Experience of interagency and collaborative working Experience of teaching and assessing students Desirable Working in the community Communication and Relationship Skills Essential Must be able to commute to meet the demands of the role Ability to develop working relationships with other professionals Able to demonstrate empathy with clients, carers, families and colleagues - ensuring that communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist. Excellent communication skills with an ability to write concise and comprehensive papers and reports. Able to manage staff, conflict and difficult situations and to challenge and support others appropriately and assertively. Provide hands on direct patient care including safe handling of patients and equipment. Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential Able to understand relevant research including data Ability to make decisions at the point of need Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with an ability to adopt a number of ways to influence diverse parties. Ability to work on own initiative Planning and Organisational Skills Essential Motivated - able to motivate self and others to deliver a quality service Forward thinking - to identify opportunities for improvement in service development Flexible - to meet the demands of the service Enthusiastic - seizing the opportunity for personal and service development Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values Essential Able toprovidesafe,caring,and effectiveservices Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued Person Specification Qualifications and Education Essential Registered Nurse Evidence of continual professional development Knowledge and Training Essential Demonstrate knowledge of research-based practice Post registration experience to include: Evidence of mentoring/Project working/Specialist training/Management and development of others Willing to undertake Band 6 competencies Good background knowledge of issues within the primary care are Desirable V300 completion Experience Essential Post registration experience Experience of direct supervision of registered and non-registered staff Experience of identifying the development needs of others and giving effective feedback. Experience of interagency and collaborative working Experience of teaching and assessing students Desirable Working in the community Communication and Relationship Skills Essential Must be able to commute to meet the demands of the role Ability to develop working relationships with other professionals Able to demonstrate empathy with clients, carers, families and colleagues - ensuring that communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist. Excellent communication skills with an ability to write concise and comprehensive papers and reports. Able to manage staff, conflict and difficult situations and to challenge and support others appropriately and assertively. Provide hands on direct patient care including safe handling of patients and equipment. Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential Able to understand relevant research including data Ability to make decisions at the point of need Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with an ability to adopt a number of ways to influence diverse parties. Ability to work on own initiative Planning and Organisational Skills Essential Motivated - able to motivate self and others to deliver a quality service Forward thinking - to identify opportunities for improvement in service development Flexible - to meet the demands of the service Enthusiastic - seizing the opportunity for personal and service development Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values Essential Able toprovidesafe,caring,and effectiveservices Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued 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 The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Address Stourbridge Health and Social Care centre John Corbett Drive Amblecote, Stourbridge DY8 4JB Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)