Multiple Sclerosis Service Coordinator | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,392 Per annum ( pro-rata for part time) |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Basildon, SS16 5NL |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Dec 2026 |
Summary
The MS Service Coordinator provides high‑quality coordination and administrative support to the Multiple Sclerosis specialized service in Basildon Hospital. The post holder acts as a single point of contact for patients, carers and professionals; coordinates DMT (Disease‑Modifying Therapy) pathways; supports safe monitoring (bloods, MRI, results); maintains MS service databases; and ensures timely communication across the MDT.
You will lead the coordination of the online, cross‑site MS MDT meeting, covering Basildon, Southend and Broomfield when this starts taking place. Until then will support instead the local MS MDT with RLH neuroscience unit and potentially local neurology MDT done weekly. This includes preparing and managing MDT case list, making sure imaging is available for MDT review, recording decisions, tracking actions, and ensuring outcomes are promptly shared with relevant teams and uploaded in relevant clinical records.
This role reduces administrative burden on clinical staff, supports safer DMT delivery and monitoring, ensure full clinics utilisation and contributes to service improvement and evaluation, including the rollout and upkeep of a dedicated digital MS database for monitoring and patients MS pathway management from referral to treatment
No VISA sponsorship available for this role
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
• Plan, schedule and run weekly online MS MDTs across Basildon, Southend & Broomfield (agenda, patient lists, documentation, invites) or until this starts do the same for local MS MDT with RLH and local Neurology MDT with UCLH. Record outcomes, assign actions and chase completion within agreed timeframes.
• Coordinate MS referrals, investigations and follow‑up actions between MS CNS, consultants, radiology, pathology, pharmacy, homecare suppliers and community services to maintain timely, safe patient flow.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with patients and carers regarding appointments, pre‑treatment requirements and next steps.
• Utilise the beetroot software to effectively monitor and escalate any diagnostic tests required for MS patients to support the clinical teams.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
This advert closes on Monday 2 Nov 2026
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