Job summary
The post holder will act as an advanced
practitioner and an expert specialist resource in both Parkinsons disease and
related Neurological Movement Disorders. This will encompass the nursing care
and management of people with these conditions, working closely with patients,
carers, Consultants and General Practitioners, therapists and social services.
The working environment will be in primary and secondary care settings across
the trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work
as a senior member of the medical and multidisciplinary team, providing highly
sensitive information, advice, care management and support regarding patients
care and treatment within the hospital and community.
They both promote and
initiate research based nursing and medical practice and influence local
service provision based on measurable results.
Recognise, prioritise and
triage the management of symptoms and implement comprehensive knowledge into
practice. They will question and review practice and respond innovatively and
act as a catalyst to enable new ways of working.
Identify and address
shortfalls in service provision Trust wide, taking a strategic overview of the
service and be accountable for recommending re-designs to the service.
Initiate new specialist
support developments within the hospital and community settings Trust wide and
develop and integrate documentation that facilitates and improves assessment.
Be aware of the need to
network across the speciality of Parkinsons disease and related neurological
movement disorders, both locally and nationally
Work in partnership to
deliver high quality care for those with Parkinsons disease.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to sponsor roles that do not meet the minimum salary requirements. please check the UK immigration skilled worker rules for information
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Use
expert knowledge and skills to identify symptoms and problems and use evidence
based practice to explain and treat them. To communicate reasoning effectively
to MDT.
Communicate in a
professional and sensitive manner with individuals, their relatives and carers
in highly emotive or distressing circumstances taking their beliefs and culture
into account. This can be from diagnosis to palliative care.
To take direct
responsibilities for providing highly sensitive, accurate, research based
information on Parkinsons disease and related neurological movement disorders
including diagnostic treatments, prognosis and disease management. This will be
to patients, carers GPs, medical staff and other health care members.
To take direct
responsibility for prescribing, adjusting or titrating medication.
To advise and support
health professionals in medicine management including pre and post surgery,
management and treatment for patients with neuro psychiatric symptoms.
To take direct
responsibility in recognising when end of life care is appropriate and support
patient, family, carers and colleagues through this process.
To be responsible for
managing own caseload, including in-patients, out patients and home visits and
provide support and advice to junior colleagues regarding their caseload.
To work as lead nurse for
implementation of attend anywhere clinics and run this service independently.
Provide independent
nurse-led clinics Trust wide and be individually accountable for the patients
assessment and treatment.
To supervise Band 6 nurses.
Provide comprehensive
expert advice for GPs on all aspects of disease management and medication
changes.
To take direct
responsibility for reviewing patients response to treatment by regular
contact, monitoring and detection of side effects, titration and reduction of
medication using expert knowledge and evidence based practice.
Provide highly sensitive
information, support and advice for patients with Sub-thalamic Deep Brain
Stimulation and use expert knowledge to assess suitability for surgery.
Provide written individual
statements to support claims for benefits or adaptations.
Monitor and assess an
individuals ability to drive and, where appropriate inform the relevant party
if a patients condition changes.
Plan, implement and deliver
specialist educational support and training for nursing, medical and care
staff, in primary and secondary settings Trust wide.
Plan implement and evaluate
service provision.
All managerial and
supervisory posts will ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures and
clinical guidelines.
All
managerial and supervisory posts must ensure staff have equal access to career
progression and are appraised annually and have a PDP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Use
expert knowledge and skills to identify symptoms and problems and use evidence
based practice to explain and treat them. To communicate reasoning effectively
to MDT.
Communicate in a
professional and sensitive manner with individuals, their relatives and carers
in highly emotive or distressing circumstances taking their beliefs and culture
into account. This can be from diagnosis to palliative care.
To take direct
responsibilities for providing highly sensitive, accurate, research based
information on Parkinsons disease and related neurological movement disorders
including diagnostic treatments, prognosis and disease management. This will be
to patients, carers GPs, medical staff and other health care members.
To take direct
responsibility for prescribing, adjusting or titrating medication.
To advise and support
health professionals in medicine management including pre and post surgery,
management and treatment for patients with neuro psychiatric symptoms.
To take direct
responsibility in recognising when end of life care is appropriate and support
patient, family, carers and colleagues through this process.
To be responsible for
managing own caseload, including in-patients, out patients and home visits and
provide support and advice to junior colleagues regarding their caseload.
To work as lead nurse for
implementation of attend anywhere clinics and run this service independently.
Provide independent
nurse-led clinics Trust wide and be individually accountable for the patients
assessment and treatment.
To supervise Band 6 nurses.
Provide comprehensive
expert advice for GPs on all aspects of disease management and medication
changes.
To take direct
responsibility for reviewing patients response to treatment by regular
contact, monitoring and detection of side effects, titration and reduction of
medication using expert knowledge and evidence based practice.
Provide highly sensitive
information, support and advice for patients with Sub-thalamic Deep Brain
Stimulation and use expert knowledge to assess suitability for surgery.
Provide written individual
statements to support claims for benefits or adaptations.
Monitor and assess an
individuals ability to drive and, where appropriate inform the relevant party
if a patients condition changes.
Plan, implement and deliver
specialist educational support and training for nursing, medical and care
staff, in primary and secondary settings Trust wide.
Plan implement and evaluate
service provision.
All managerial and
supervisory posts will ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures and
clinical guidelines.
All
managerial and supervisory posts must ensure staff have equal access to career
progression and are appraised annually and have a PDP.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN / RMH / AHP
- Non Medical Prescriber Qualification
- Clinical Skills qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with complex patients with multiple comorbidities and managing own caseload
- Experience managing patients with Patkinson's and asscociated diseases with knowledge and experience of pharmaceutical treatments and advanced therapies
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Worked with Parkinson's for 3 years with significant education within the role
- Degree/diploma in relevant field
- Experience as a Non Medical Prescriber
Desirable
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Statutory Registration
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN / RMH / AHP
- Non Medical Prescriber Qualification
- Clinical Skills qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with complex patients with multiple comorbidities and managing own caseload
- Experience managing patients with Patkinson's and asscociated diseases with knowledge and experience of pharmaceutical treatments and advanced therapies
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Worked with Parkinson's for 3 years with significant education within the role
- Degree/diploma in relevant field
- Experience as a Non Medical Prescriber
Desirable
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Statutory Registration
Essential
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
