Role Summary

- To actively lead and manage the multiple sclerosis service across Northern services.

- To provide a specialist clinical and educational role to all areas of the Trust (North specific) in relation to multiple sclerosis care.

- To coordinate and provide clinical cover in inpatient and outpatient areas.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced practitioner to lead the multiple sclerosis service and caseload across North Devon. You will manage a small team, working alongside clinical teams to develop the service, and promote exemplary care for patients with multiple sclerosis in North Devon and surrounding areas.

Accountable to the Clinical Matron, you will provide expert education and advice at strategic and operational levels to promote patient-centered quality care.

We seek an individual with excellent leadership, liaison, teaching, and reporting skills, and proven experience working with patients with long-term conditions as a clinical nurse specialist, particularly in multiple sclerosis. Experience working with MS patients is preferred but not essential; full training and supervision will be provided. Ability to travel to other locations as required.

Working hours per week

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information, please contact Dianne Hollidge, Clinical Matron, Medicine, via email.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications are received.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we have over [number] staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services support more than [number] people across an area of over [area] square miles. We deliver emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). We also provide integrated health and social care services across various settings, including community hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home care.

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to universities position us at the forefront of research and innovation, enabling us to deliver world-class care.

Our values are central to our work. We support our staff through flexible working, family-friendly policies, and professional development opportunities. Benefits include extensive leave, occupational health services, staff discounts, pension scheme, cycle schemes, and more. If interested, we would love to hear from you.