North Bristol NHS Trust
Enhanced Practitioner - Lead for MS Service (BrAMS)
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North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Merger
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.
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Job Overview
This role is for the Enhanced Practice lead of MS service (Brams).
This role will manage caseloads of patients, providing intervention as part of a designated pathway.
Registered professional working at an enhanced level is expected to be able to manage discrete activities in complex, challenging and changing situations and environments. They should also be confident to seek further guidance when they reach the boundaries of their competence.
Utilise the four pillars of practice (Clinical Practice, Education, Research and Leadership) to support the delivery of the Trust objectives through behaviours which demonstrate the Trust Values. To note, this level is largely clinically focused and is NOT underpinned by an MSc in Advanced Practice, though candidates with an MSc in Advanced Practice are still able to work at this level.
This role will involve autonomous, independent clinical practice, as well as senior leadership for this in the department working in enhanced practice roles.
The post holder will act as a senior healthcare professional within the MS service (Brams) and provide senior support to the Enhanced Practitioner workforce in Bristol Brain Centre, and be identifiable, highly visible, and accessible to patients, carers and staff for assistance advice and support.
Main duties of the job
The practitioner must have the ability to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using enhanced clinical judgement and evidence-based decision-making. Practitioners are expected to manage complex situations, initiate and adjust treatments (including prescribing where appropriate), and interpret diagnostic investigations.
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A strong focus is placed on working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams (MDT), patients, families, and wider agencies to deliver person-centred care. Practitioners must provide expert advice, communicate effectively, and support shared decision-making.
They are responsible for managing risk, maintaining professional standards, working within their scope of practice, and being accountable for their clinical decisions. Self-awareness, reflection, and recognising personal limitations are key aspects of safe practice.
Additionally, the role includes acting as a clinical leader and role model, contributing to service development, ensuring infection control, and applying specialist knowledge, skills, and behaviours relevant to their field.
Working for our organisation
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Hold an independent prescribing qualification
- Specialist qualification in relevant subject
Work Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 10 years experience caring for people with MS
- Experience of leading a multidisciplinary team caring for people with MS
Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of using independent prescribing in practice
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
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The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
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