Clinical Nurse Specialist for Parkinson's

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a clinical link for Parkinson's care. Candidates will provide support from diagnosis through ongoing treatment and can expect thorough training and support. Strong communication skills and a Master's degree are essential, along with a Registered Nurse-Adult qualification. Salary ranges from £53,751 to £60,651 pro rata per annum, inclusive of HCAS.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse-Adult.
• Evidence of continuous professional development, preferably in Parkinson's or Neurology.

Responsibilities

• Act as a professional clinical link for individuals with Parkinson's.
• Provide care and support from diagnosis to ongoing treatment.
• Contribute to the development of local clinical networks.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Analytical skills

Teaching ability

Flexibility

Education

Masters Degree

Registered Nurse-Adult

Job description

Overview

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.

The closing date is 07 October 2025

Main duties of the job

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 to ongoing treatment and care. You will provide excellent teaching experience and the chance to contribute to local clinical networks. As a Trust we are committed to the development of our staff and will offer you 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, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

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 with some of which will be at a Band 6 level or above
• Experience of formal/informal teaching.
• Experience where a degree of autonomous working has been required.
• 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 undertake teaching of staff and patients.
• Computer Skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due workload and colleagues\' needs.

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.

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

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