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Salary for this role£39,959 – £48,117 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

Closest occupation match: SOC 2232, Registered community nurses. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.

Role description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Nursing Team within Bedfordshire Community Health Services.

We are looking to recruit a Band 6 MS Community Nurse to provide high-quality specialist nursing care and support to people living with multiple sclerosis across Bedfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced registered nurse with an interest in developing their specialist knowledge and skills in MS nursing. Previous specialist MS experience is desirable but not essential, as the successful candidate will be supported in post by the Band 7 MS Clinical Nurse Specialist.

The MS nursing service is a small specialist team, and the successful candidate will work closely with the Band 7 MS Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide a responsive, patient-centred service across the MS disease trajectory.

The role will involve supporting patients with symptom management, disease-modifying treatments, clinical assessment, care planning and coordination, education and self-management. The post holder will also work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team and other health and social care professionals to ensure patients receive coordinated and holistic care.

The successful candidate will require excellent communication, organisation and clinical decision-making skills, together with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a small specialist team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the MS Nursing Team to provide specialist nursing care and support to people living with multiple sclerosis across Bedfordshire.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing an allocated MS caseload, with support and supervision from the Band 7 MS Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Providing assessment, care planning, symptom management and ongoing support across the MS disease trajectory.
Supporting patients receiving or being considered for disease-modifying treatments.
Providing specialist advice, education and support to patients, families, carers and other professionals.
Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate holistic patient care.
Participating in MS clinics, home visits, audit, research and service development.
Contributing to the education and development of patients, carers, students and healthcare professionals.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-CHB8349185

Job locations

Twinwoods

Milton Road

Clapham Bedford

MK41 6AT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Registered general nurse
Evidence of significant post-registration nursing experience
Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification and evidence of teaching skills
Post-registration qualification in relevant clinical field

Desirable

Experience of clinical leadership
Non-medical Nurse Prescriber

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in MS and how they impact on local services
Knowledge of multiple sclerosis, the condition and management of symptoms.
Ability to manage caseload

Desirable

Evidence of and commitment of multi-professional working
Have a comprehensive understanding of partnership working
Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care
Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention strategies

Knowledge

Essential

Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, using a variety of methods e.g. verbally, written and IT
Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead and work within a team

Desirable

Ability to disseminate complex information to others

Other

Essential

Able to adapt to change
Able to demonstrate personal and professional integrity
Leadership and motivational skills
Self-motivating/directing
Ability to travel throughout Bedfordshire and access to a care for work purposes

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.

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.