Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join the multiple sclerosis (MS) service. The MS team is a well-established service and the post holder will be responsible for working within this team and provide a service for patients with a diagnosis of MS, working within secondary care and the community. Collaborating closely with other health care professionals to provide an exemplary integrated service to all our patients. Whilst working in the MS team, the post holder will promote continuous development in clinical practice and delivery of patient care, research, rehabilitation and encouraging innovation and appropriate change in service delivery within the specialty of MS in response to patient need, audit, evaluation and national guidance. Excellent interpersonal skills, dynamic approach and willingness to exceed expectation are all desirable qualities of the successful candidate. We take genuine pride in our friendly approach and adhere to the BHT Values of CARE - Collaborate, Aspire, Respect and Enable.

Main duties of the job

• To support the MS CNSs managing a caseload of complex MS patients
• To support the MS CNSs to ensure that patients and their families are fully informed of therapies and treatments and supported by providing clinical and social support
• To support the MS CNSs in providing a high quality of care and knowledge in order to empower pwMS
• To assist in the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines
• To work together with the MS multi-disciplinary teams. To establish clear lines of communication within the specialty team to ensure cohesive multidisciplinary management of patients
• To manage own caseload of progressive patients and review in line with NICE guidelines.

About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Details
Date posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata for part time
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 434-IM8145826
Job locations: Buckinghamshire NHS Trust Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered nurse (adult) with current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Neurology qualification or relevant specialist course
• Degree level nursing qualification or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Minimum 3 years post registration experience
• Experience of managing a caseload autonomously
• Experience of multidisciplinary working

Desirable

• Previous band 6 experience
• Experience within a specialist neurology service

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).