Job summary
Part Time: 20 hours
We are looking to recruit an experienced senior nurse to work as a
Band 7 Parkinsons Disease (PD) Specialist Nurse within the Neurology Specialist
Nursing service at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking a knowledgeable individual with highly developed
interpersonal and excellent communication skills and has a passion for
delivering excellence in care and driving improvements and developments across
the PD service which sit within the Rehab and Elderly Medicine Directorate.
Successful applicants will need to demonstrate an interest and
sound clinical knowledge as well as an understanding of the specialist care and
management required by patients across the PD pathway. Whilst the specialist
nurse role provides inpatient, outpatient, and an in-reach service to support
patients, carers and staff with specialist advice, education and training in
managing PD and its associated complications. We welcome applications from
experienced or existing Band 7 PD specialist nurses, as well as nurses working
at Band 6 level aspiring to progress into a specialist nursing role within
neurology.
If you feel that you are able to meet the essential criteria for
this post and have a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes for patients, we
would love to hear from you.
Informal visits can be arranged by contacting Su Lindsay, Matron
on 0191 5656256 ext 40007 or Bleep 52447 or email susan.lindsay7@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the post holder will include:
Clinical
Ensure provision of expert specialist advice and
knowledge to patients, carers, and staff regarding Parkinsons Disease (PD)
Accountable for the planning and delivery of
patient care in relation to the PD service
Pro-actively manage own workload and clinical
caseload of patients, making decisions regarding care, treatment and support
required.
Liaise with Neurology consultants, co-ordinate
the delivery of the PD patient pathways through the use of effective evidence
based practice and national standards for patient safety and monitoring
Manage/lead specialist nurse led clinics and playing
a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes, supporting hospital discharge
and preventing avoidable hospital admissions
Managerial
Attend meetings regarding PD care and represent
STSFT as an organisation
Participate in service meetings, neurology CG
and directorate level discussions
Contribute to MDT meetings ensuring patients are
appropriately reviewed and treatment options discussed
To represent the service and play a key role
in ensuring that national and local standards/targets are met
Audit /
Research / Governance
Participate in audit, research and governance activity
relevant to the PD service
Continuously improve clinical care standards in
line with the STSFT CG framework
About us
Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description for full details.
Main Duties of the post holder will include:
Clinical
Ensure provision of expert specialist advice and
knowledge to patients, carers and staff regarding Parkinsons Disease (PD)
Accountable for the planning and delivery of
patient care in relation to the PD service
Pro-actively manage own workload and clinical
caseload of patients, making decisions regarding care, treatment and support
required.
Liaise with Neurology consultants, co-ordinate
the delivery of the PD patient pathways through the use of effective evidence
based practice and national standards for patient safety and monitoring
Manage/lead specialist nurse led clinics and playing
a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes, supporting hospital discharge
and preventing avoidable hospital admissions
Managerial
Attend meetings regarding PD care and represent
STSFT as an organisation
Participate in service meetings, neurology CG
and directorate level discussions
Contribute to MDT meetings ensuring patients are
appropriately reviewed and treatment options discussed
To represent the service and play a key role
in ensuring that national and local standards/targets are met
Audit /
Research / Governance
Participate in audit, research and governance activity
relevant to the PD service
Continuously improve clinical care standards in
line with the STSFT CG framework
Professional
Exercise accountability as set out in the
NMC/HCPC Code
Comply with the trusts vision, values and
behavioural compact
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description for full details.
Main Duties of the post holder will include:
Clinical
Ensure provision of expert specialist advice and
knowledge to patients, carers and staff regarding Parkinsons Disease (PD)
Accountable for the planning and delivery of
patient care in relation to the PD service
Pro-actively manage own workload and clinical
caseload of patients, making decisions regarding care, treatment and support
required.
Liaise with Neurology consultants, co-ordinate
the delivery of the PD patient pathways through the use of effective evidence
based practice and national standards for patient safety and monitoring
Manage/lead specialist nurse led clinics and playing
a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes, supporting hospital discharge
and preventing avoidable hospital admissions
Managerial
Attend meetings regarding PD care and represent
STSFT as an organisation
Participate in service meetings, neurology CG
and directorate level discussions
Contribute to MDT meetings ensuring patients are
appropriately reviewed and treatment options discussed
To represent the service and play a key role
in ensuring that national and local standards/targets are met
Audit /
Research / Governance
Participate in audit, research and governance activity
relevant to the PD service
Continuously improve clinical care standards in
line with the STSFT CG framework
Professional
Exercise accountability as set out in the
NMC/HCPC Code
Comply with the trusts vision, values and
behavioural compact
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced specialist knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.
- Good/intermediate IT skills.
- Effective presentation & report writing skills.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
- Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics.
- Venepuncture, cannulation and IV drug administration.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor / practice assessor skills.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
- Time management
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty.
- Resource management skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration.
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent).
- Postgraduate level study, or equivalent specialist study/experience .
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable
- equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management Course.
- Basic knowledge of financial management.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice.
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice.
- Evidence of leading change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
Desirable
- Budget Management.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
- Project management.
- Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence.
- Experience in implementing quality frameworks.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary, etc.
- Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment, e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps, etc.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced specialist knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.
- Good/intermediate IT skills.
- Effective presentation & report writing skills.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
- Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics.
- Venepuncture, cannulation and IV drug administration.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor / practice assessor skills.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
- Time management
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty.
- Resource management skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration.
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent).
- Postgraduate level study, or equivalent specialist study/experience .
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable
- equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management Course.
- Basic knowledge of financial management.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice.
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice.
- Evidence of leading change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
Desirable
- Budget Management.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
- Project management.
- Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence.
- Experience in implementing quality frameworks.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary, etc.
- Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment, e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps, etc.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
.png){kind=logo}
