Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Parkinson's Nurse Specialist to join our team. In this vital role, you will support the provision of specialist services to individuals living with Parkinson's Disease, both within the hospital setting and across the community. Your contributions will play a crucial part in improving the care and quality of life for patients and their carers.
You will take responsibility for the assessment, planning, and implementation of care, working closely with the Nurse Specialist and a team of healthcare professionals to deliver holistic care that improves patient outcomes and experiences. The role is designed for a proactive, experienced nurse who is committed to advancing Parkinson's care and working collaboratively with both internal and external healthcare teams.
As part of your role, you will support the ongoing education and training of colleagues, empowering them with the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality care. You will be expected to facilitate good communication and strong working relationships between various professionals, ensuring coordinated and seamless care for patients.
This is an opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a significant impact in a highly rewarding role, where your expertise and compassion will help improve the lives of people with Parkinson's Disease and their carers.
Main duties of the job
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Provide expert assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care and treatment for patients with Parkinson's Disease in collaboration with the Nurse Specialist and multidisciplinary team.
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Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients, ensuring their needs are met at every stage of their condition.
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Support the ongoing development and training of multi-agency colleagues in the area of Parkinson's disease care to enhance the overall patient experience.
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Work towards meeting both National and Local Health Agenda targets in line with the Local Delivery Plan.
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Proactively contribute to the continuous improvement of services, ensuring they are patient-focused and cost-effective.
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Foster strong, collaborative communication and relationships among all professionals involved in the care of patients with Parkinson's Disease.
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Deliver a responsive service that meets the ever-evolving demands of Parkinson's Disease care, ensuring all patient needs are met promptly and efficiently.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements and Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse
- First level degree, or equivalent knowledge, in related subject
- Significant relevant post registration experience in specialist area
- Evidence of teaching experience, either formally or in informal settings
- Evidence of recent continuous personal and professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of Masters Level learning or willing to work towards relevant Masters level studies
Experience
Essential
- Understanding and knowledge of specialist area
- Significant experience in acute care
- Knowledge and understanding of primary care referral processes
- Knowledge and understanding of specialist diagnostic and clinical pathways
- Evidence of MDT working
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research
- Evidence of sound organisation, leadership and management
Skills and Effort required
Essential
- Ability to work independently and within nursing and multidisciplinary
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
- Good organisational skills with attention to detail
- Patient centred approach
- Diplomatic, calm and objective
- Personally and professionally mature
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
- Flexible to change in demands of service
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
- Willingness to travel and participate in professional development initiatives
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing changes within practice
- Audit and research initiatives
- User involvement Sharing best practice
- Leadership and motivational skills
- History taking and physical assessment skills.
- Advanced clinical decision-making skills involving the patient's informed choices
- Able to clearly dictate summary letters to the patients and GP.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to travel between sites
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements and Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse
- First level degree, or equivalent knowledge, in related subject
- Significant relevant post registration experience in specialist area
- Evidence of teaching experience, either formally or in informal settings
- Evidence of recent continuous personal and professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of Masters Level learning or willing to work towards relevant Masters level studies
Experience
Essential
- Understanding and knowledge of specialist area
- Significant experience in acute care
- Knowledge and understanding of primary care referral processes
- Knowledge and understanding of specialist diagnostic and clinical pathways
- Evidence of MDT working
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research
- Evidence of sound organisation, leadership and management
Skills and Effort required
Essential
- Ability to work independently and within nursing and multidisciplinary
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
- Good organisational skills with attention to detail
- Patient centred approach
- Diplomatic, calm and objective
- Personally and professionally mature
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
- Flexible to change in demands of service
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
- Willingness to travel and participate in professional development initiatives
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing changes within practice
- Audit and research initiatives
- User involvement Sharing best practice
- Leadership and motivational skills
- History taking and physical assessment skills.
- Advanced clinical decision-making skills involving the patient's informed choices
- Able to clearly dictate summary letters to the patients and GP.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to travel between sites
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).
