Parkinson's Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Neurology Nursing Team at Kingston Hospital for a fixed term (12 months) Band 8a Parkinson's Disease Advanced Nurse Practitioner position. You would be joining a friendly and welcoming team of Specialist Neurology Nurses working across the hospital as well as a group of wonderfully supportive Consultants. You are expected to work as an autonomous, advanced practitioner in Parkinson's disease and effectively deliver an expert nursing service providing support and advice to the patients with Parkinson's disease from a predominantly outpatient perspective. Ideally you will have previous experience in working with people with Parkinson's and possess good integrated working skills which you will be able to utilise within our wider multi-disciplinary team. We are seeking a committed individual who is keen to make a difference to people with Parkinson's disease. We would also expect a commitment from the candidate to improve practice through on-going professional and service development.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is a recognised expert in the specialty and main point of contact for patient, families and carers, responsible for assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care programmes and undertaking specialist nursing pathways.

You will able to provide nurse-led clinics in hospital and participate in medical clinics within the Parkinson's service

The post holder will play a key role in supporting the medical and nursing staff providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff. You will be responsible for implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care encompassing new treatments and evidence based care. You will be required to undertake research and lead clinical audits in own specialist area.

We would welcome anyone who is conscientious, willing to learn, a team player, but also able to time manage and work autonomously.

About us

Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames.We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.

We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.

Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits

The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance.-Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 - Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year.-HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019.

Trust Values

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has four key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:

- Caring- Safe - Responsible - Value Each Other

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

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