Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and organised Specialist Nurse to provide professional, clinical guidance and expertise in the speciality of Parkinson's disease and movement disorders.
As a Parkinson's Nurse Specialist, you will be supporting a growing number of Parkinson's patients under the Movement Disorder service at at The Parkinson's Foundation Centre of Excellence, King's College Hospital NHS Trust, London.
The role will involve working with and supporting Parkinson's disease Nurse Consultant, Movement disorders consultants and the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) approach to care. You will be providing and establishing clear lines of communication with primary and secondary healthcare teams in order to increase specialist knowledge and facilitate care for patients with Parkinson's disease, and supervising treatments such device aided therapies (Apomorphine and Duodopa infusion) and Parkinson's medication.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a nurse who is able to work under pressure to meet deadlines, utilise good communication and interpersonal skills and carry out detailed work accurately. The individual will need to be able to use his or her own initiative, work effectively within multi-disciplinary team and seek guidance or support when appropriate. Your patients will mostly be outpatients and day cases and inpatients for investigation and treatment.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will need to demonstrate a good understanding of Parkinson's disease and a willingness to work with a wide range of patients and staff. Previous experience working in neurology and Parkinson's disease in the NHS or research setting is advantageous.
- To work as an autonomous practitioner to deliver an expert nursing service within this highly specialist area of Parkinson's Disease
- To support Movement Disorders Consultants with New and F/U patients
- To manage a caseload of patients/clients with Parkinson's Disease
- To lead the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines
- To establish clear lines of communication with primary and secondary healthcare teams in order to increase specialist knowledge and facilitate care for patients with Parkinson's Disease
- To Support multidisciplinary team meetings (MDMs).
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership/Management
- To act as a clinical and professional role model for the nursing and wider multi professional team. To actively lead, support and engage in audit and research within the neurology team.
- To support the Lead Neurology Nurse in developing a culture of fair, equitable, consistent and supportive management within the team
- To support and participate in staff recruitment and retention activities within the nursing team.
- To participate in investigating incidences within the neurology service.
Professional/Clinical
- To be accountable for his/her own practice and utilise available opportunities to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence.
- To act as an autonomous and specialist practitioner, undertaking comprehensive patient assessment, developing and delivering individual care plans across the spectrum of the disease. Maintain accurate records, communicate plans effectively and evaluate effectiveness of interventions.
- To work across both the out-patient and in-patient setting to manage a caseload of patients with varying PD problems, providing patients and families with information on secondary prevention, education, advice and encouragement.
- Maintain and organise the specialist nurse-led clinic, ensuing regular review, order investigations where appropriate; refer to appropriate care providers, and be responsible for contacting the relevant care team in cases where urgent intervention may be required.
- To request and interpret tests as required within departmental guidelines and inform patients in a sensitive manner of findings and probable treatment plan. Negotiate goals for lifestyle modification; ensure that secondary prevention medication is optimised. To supply and administer medicines in accordance with Patient Group Directives or as an independent prescriber if appropriate. Undertake Apomorphine challenges, monitor and manage patients who are on Apomorphine if this is within your competency.
- Be proactive in health promotion, provide patients and carers with information and advice about their condition ensuring the best level of understanding and promote self-care and management at all times. Monitor the effectiveness of care and treatment through follow up as required according to departmental guidelines.
- To maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with NMC, Trust, and medico-legal requirements. To ensure that these standards are maintained within the nursing team.
- To act as a patient advocate where appropriate, ensuring respect for patient confidentiality, privacy and cultural/ethnic background. To ensure that these standards are maintained within the nursing team.
- Utilise counselling skills to support patients, carers and staff, whilst remaining aware of limitations and other specialist resources available.
- In conjunction with the lead nurse for the Team support and participate in the development of nurse led services as appropriate.
- Be a credible and approachable role model for junior staff and students providing clinical support and guidance as required.
- To engage in local and national forums to develop practice and raise the profile of the service and the Trust.
- Work collaboratively with commissioners and other providers to promote service development that reflects the needs of people living with Parkinsons.
Quality
- To facilitate high quality, cost effective care through the use of audit, benchmarking and other quality initiatives as determined by the Trust.
- To attend and participate in multi professional meetings and represent the service nursing team as required.
- To be fully aware of the targets and health agendas set by the government, Trust and service and implement required actions to meet these targets.
- To identify and monitor any risk to patient or staff safety taking appropriate management action. Support the risk management process through the Datix system.
- To lead and participate in nursing clinical trials and research to support, maintain and develop expected standards of care.
- To utilise and disseminate research findings in the delivery of specialist patient care.
- To lead and participate in the development and implementation of assessment and mentorship process for new staff to ensure that quality standards are met.
Education
- To actively engage in the assessment of own educational needs, developing and agreeing a professional development plan with line manager.
- To be compliant with clinical and nursing developments as required to meet the revalidation standards of the NMC.
- To maintain links with affiliated educational organisations and ensure that there is an appropriate learning environment for students and trainees.
- To support the training and mentorship of staff, students and trainees within the department
- To teach on relevant courses in affiliated university nursing departments and external courses as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership/Management
- To act as a clinical and professional role model for the nursing and wider multi professional team. To actively lead, support and engage in audit and research within the neurology team.
- To support the Lead Neurology Nurse in developing a culture of fair, equitable, consistent and supportive management within the team
- To support and participate in staff recruitment and retention activities within the nursing team.
- To participate in investigating incidences within the neurology service.
Professional/Clinical
- To be accountable for his/her own practice and utilise available opportunities to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence.
- To act as an autonomous and specialist practitioner, undertaking comprehensive patient assessment, developing and delivering individual care plans across the spectrum of the disease. Maintain accurate records, communicate plans effectively and evaluate effectiveness of interventions.
- To work across both the out-patient and in-patient setting to manage a caseload of patients with varying PD problems, providing patients and families with information on secondary prevention, education, advice and encouragement.
- Maintain and organise the specialist nurse-led clinic, ensuing regular review, order investigations where appropriate; refer to appropriate care providers, and be responsible for contacting the relevant care team in cases where urgent intervention may be required.
- To request and interpret tests as required within departmental guidelines and inform patients in a sensitive manner of findings and probable treatment plan. Negotiate goals for lifestyle modification; ensure that secondary prevention medication is optimised. To supply and administer medicines in accordance with Patient Group Directives or as an independent prescriber if appropriate. Undertake Apomorphine challenges, monitor and manage patients who are on Apomorphine if this is within your competency.
- Be proactive in health promotion, provide patients and carers with information and advice about their condition ensuring the best level of understanding and promote self-care and management at all times. Monitor the effectiveness of care and treatment through follow up as required according to departmental guidelines.
- To maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with NMC, Trust, and medico-legal requirements. To ensure that these standards are maintained within the nursing team.
- To act as a patient advocate where appropriate, ensuring respect for patient confidentiality, privacy and cultural/ethnic background. To ensure that these standards are maintained within the nursing team.
- Utilise counselling skills to support patients, carers and staff, whilst remaining aware of limitations and other specialist resources available.
- In conjunction with the lead nurse for the Team support and participate in the development of nurse led services as appropriate.
- Be a credible and approachable role model for junior staff and students providing clinical support and guidance as required.
- To engage in local and national forums to develop practice and raise the profile of the service and the Trust.
- Work collaboratively with commissioners and other providers to promote service development that reflects the needs of people living with Parkinsons.
Quality
- To facilitate high quality, cost effective care through the use of audit, benchmarking and other quality initiatives as determined by the Trust.
- To attend and participate in multi professional meetings and represent the service nursing team as required.
- To be fully aware of the targets and health agendas set by the government, Trust and service and implement required actions to meet these targets.
- To identify and monitor any risk to patient or staff safety taking appropriate management action. Support the risk management process through the Datix system.
- To lead and participate in nursing clinical trials and research to support, maintain and develop expected standards of care.
- To utilise and disseminate research findings in the delivery of specialist patient care.
- To lead and participate in the development and implementation of assessment and mentorship process for new staff to ensure that quality standards are met.
Education
- To actively engage in the assessment of own educational needs, developing and agreeing a professional development plan with line manager.
- To be compliant with clinical and nursing developments as required to meet the revalidation standards of the NMC.
- To maintain links with affiliated educational organisations and ensure that there is an appropriate learning environment for students and trainees.
- To support the training and mentorship of staff, students and trainees within the department
- To teach on relevant courses in affiliated university nursing departments and external courses as required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years post-registration, including 2 years at Band 6 (or above) in Neuroscience Nursing or other relevant specialty.
Desirable
- Able to practice advanced physical assessment skills
Competence/Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Relevant MSc, degree or willing to work towards
Audits/Research
Essential
- Experience in completing clinical audits/research
Desirable
- Experience in quality outcome measures for Parkinson's disease
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years post-registration, including 2 years at Band 6 (or above) in Neuroscience Nursing or other relevant specialty.
Desirable
- Able to practice advanced physical assessment skills
Competence/Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Relevant MSc, degree or willing to work towards
Audits/Research
Essential
- Experience in completing clinical audits/research
Desirable
- Experience in quality outcome measures for Parkinson's disease
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
