Parkinson's Specialist nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

The purpose of the post is to provide expert specialist clinical practice. The Parkinson's specialist nurse acts as a keyworker for the patient. Will lead in the use of evidence-based clinical practice in line with current research, guidelines and other available evidence. They will ensure that patients and their families are fully informed about their journey through the service. will liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team when required to ensure delivery of reliable high quality care.

• Act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the patients and carers and multi-professional team, for the Trust and the wider Healthcare community.
• Work alongside other specialist nurses / Lead Nurse to ensure the development and delivery of a high quality service.
• Directly or indirectly influence all aspects of care and management of patients within the service/speciality.
• Deliver high quality, clinically effective care, and patient experience, utilising research in collaboration with colleagues in everyday practice.
• Act as a role model and clinical resource demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership in the specialist area.
• Support the development and delivery of a programme of practice and professional development for staff within the speciality and the wider Healthcare community.

Person Specification

training and qualifications

Essential

• NMC UK registration
• evidence of post-registration educational continuing development

Desirable

• Post-basic Specialist Qualification or willingness to undertake

Experience

Essential

• oClinical experience at band 5 or above
• oSuitable Post-Registration experience in relevant speciality
• oEvidence of management/leadership skills and autonomous practice

Desirable

• oDevelopment of multi disciplinary working practices

communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Recognition of own limitations
• experience of communication with wider MDT
• effective communicator

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise
• Good understanding of clinical governance

Desirable

• Audit experience / research skills

equality and diversity

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. (see trust value answers)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Outpatient Department

Leicester General hospital

Leicester

LE5 4PW

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)