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Job summary

Main area
Neurology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (or Secondment Maternity Leave Cover. All existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis.)
Hours
Part time - 18.75 hours per week
Job ref
190-1198-DIR
Employer
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Town
Sheffield
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 pa/pro rata for part time staff
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/03/2026 23:59
Interview date
07/04/2026

Employer heading

NHS

MND Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS AfC: Band 6

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.

Job overview

 

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to apply for a fixed term or secondment to the role of Motor Neurone Disease Clinical Nurse Specialist to cover maternity leave.

If you have knowledge and experience in neurological/respiratory disorders or palliative care then this opportunity may be for you. 

Main duties of the job

 

The post holder will work to provide specialist nursing support, advice, education, and care to individuals diagnosed with MND who attend the Sheffield MND Care and Research Centre. They will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards within the defined service group.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of a maximum of twelve months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.

All existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. 

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.

Working for our organisation

 

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

 

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered General Nurse with valid NMC registration
  • Advanced Diploma in Nursing or equivalent 1st degree, or working towards
  • To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
  • Commitment to professional development and education
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of leadership and management development
  • Recognised counselling skills certificate or willing to undertake

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of complex patient management
  • Relevant experience with a proven interest in MND or other progressive conditions or palliative care
  • Proven management and leadership experience
  • Proven experience in the understanding of and communication with individuals with complex needs and patients who have life limiting conditions
  • Experience of effective time management and ability to prioritise own workload
  • Experience of working within safeguarding procedures
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of Neuromedicine or Neurorehabilitation
  • Experience of palliative care and end of life pathways
  • Experience of working in Primary Care /community setting
  • Audit and research experience

Further Training

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to manage change whilst maintaining standards
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Good IT and presentation skills
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing and experience of using skills with patients
  • Training / experience in undertaking advanced Care Planning Discussions

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work flexibly to meet needs of service
  • An ability to work under pressure acting as a role model for other health care professionals
Desirable criteria
  • Excellent communication skills within high pressured environments

Other Factors

Essential criteria
  • Valid UK licence access to car that can be used for work purposes

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nina Marshall
Job title
Clinical Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01142268564
Additional information

Sean White MND Coordinator

[email protected]

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