Clinical Nurse Specialist for Parkinson's

NHS; Harrow; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist for Parkinson's. The role requires a motivated nurse with significant experience in neurology, who will provide care from diagnosis through ongoing treatment. Responsibilities include acting as a clinical link for patients and delivering teaching experiences. Candidates should hold a Master's degree and relevant nursing registration. The position offers a salary range of £53,751 to £60,651 annually, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration is essential.
• Advanced communication skills or willingness to undertake counselling qualification required.
• Evidence of continuous professional development in Parkinson's or Neurology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the clinical link for care of patients with Parkinson's.
• Educate patients and staff as a key part of the role.
• Contribute to local clinical networks for Parkinson's care.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Teaching ability

Computer skills

Flexible and adaptable

Education

Masters Degree

Registered Nurse-Adult with Current NMC registration

Job description

Overview

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust – Clinical Nurse Specialist for Parkinson's

The closing date is 07 October 2025

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse who is passionate about providing excellent care and services for people who live with Parkinson's. You will have significant post-registration experience and knowledge of Parkinson's, along with a willingness to learn and a positive 'can do' attitude. Working within a multi-professional environment, the role will challenge you to push forward, be an innovator in your field and act as a role model for standards of care through clinical practice.

Main duties

You will be the professional clinical link between all areas of care for individuals with Parkinson's and provide care and support for patients from diagnosis through ongoing treatment and care. You will provide excellent teaching experiences and contribute to local clinical networks. The Trust is committed to staff development and will offer thorough training and support. Dedicated Parkinson's experience is preferred, but candidates willing to evolve their skills will be considered.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, see the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse-Adult with Current NMC registration
• Advanced communication skills/counselling qualification or willingness to undertake
• Evidence of continuous professional development preferably in Parkinson's or Neurology
• Masters Degree

Experience

• Significant relevant experience in the specialty or in the acute hospital setting, at least at Band 6 level or above
• Experience of formal/informal teaching
• Experience with autonomous working
• Experience of complex decision making
• Demonstrate analytical skills and critical thinking
• Experience in looking after neurological and/or other long-term conditions

Other Skills

• Demonstrates sound knowledge of current developments in the NHS
• Ability to teach staff and patients
• Computer skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to workload and colleagues' needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

£53,751 to £60,651 a year pro rata per annum inclusive of HCAS