Specialist Nurse (MS)

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Specialist Nurse (MS)

The closing date is 02 March 2026

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 in-patient and out-patient areas.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new member to join our MS Specialist team caring for our MS patients across North and East Devon. You will be working alongside clinical teams to support the development of the service, in addition to teaching and promoting exemplary care for patients with multiple sclerosis in North and East Devon and the surrounding areas.

You will support in the delivery of providing specialist care to patients with Multiple Sclerosis and their families. To co-ordinate the care throughout the patients pathway whilst under the care of the MDT, from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up care.

The post holder will be expected to have excellent communication skills to enable them to provide psychological, social and cultural support to patients diagnosed with relevant speciality.

We are looking for an individual with excellent leadership, liaison, teaching and reporting skills, as well as proven experience working with patients with long term conditions as a clinical nurse specialist, in particular multiple sclerosis. You will work collaboratively with clinical teams, learning and development and other professionals across the Trust.

This role is open to Nurses and AHP's and there is a position in both the North and the East. Experience working with patients with multiple sclerosis is preferred but not essential as full training and supervision will be provided. Ability to travel to other locations as required. Please come and speak to us if you would like to find out more about the role or if you have any questions.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday variable hours

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact:

Di Hollidge Clinical Matron for Stroke, Neurology and HFOP in the North

Suzie Faulkner Clinical Matron Stroke and Neurology in the East

Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2026-7 rates, inclusive of a 3.3% pay award implemented from April 2026. If you join before this date, remuneration will be based on the 2025-6 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2025/26 NHS Employers)

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

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 vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust