Clinical Nurse Specialist in Parkinson's Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Dgeworld; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Clinical Nurse Specialist to enhance the quality of life for individuals living with Parkinson's Disease. In this rewarding role, you will provide expert assessment, planning, and implementation of care, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient support. You will also play a key role in educating and empowering your colleagues, fostering strong communication and collaboration to deliver exceptional care. Join a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both patient and staff wellbeing, and make a significant impact in the lives of those affected by Parkinson's Disease.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in providing care for patients with Parkinson's Disease.
• Strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and implement care plans for patients with Parkinson's Disease.
• Support training and development of colleagues in Parkinson's care.

Skills

Patient Care

Assessment and Planning

Collaboration with Healthcare Teams

Education and Training

Communication Skills

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Specialization in Parkinson's Disease

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist in Parkinson's

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Parkinson's Nurse Specialist to join our team. In this vital role, you will support the provision of specialist services to individuals living with Parkinson's Disease, both within the hospital setting and across the community. Your contributions will play a crucial part in improving the care and quality of life for patients and their carers.

You will take responsibility for the assessment, planning, and implementation of care, working closely with the Nurse Specialist and a team of healthcare professionals to deliver holistic care that improves patient outcomes and experiences. The role is designed for a proactive, experienced nurse who is committed to advancing Parkinson's care and working collaboratively with both internal and external healthcare teams.

As part of your role, you will support the ongoing education and training of colleagues, empowering them with the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality care. You will be expected to facilitate good communication and strong working relationships between various professionals, ensuring coordinated and seamless care for patients.

This is an opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a significant impact in a highly rewarding role, where your expertise and compassion will help improve the lives of people with Parkinson's Disease and their carers.

1. Provide expert assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care and treatment for patients with Parkinson's Disease in collaboration with the Nurse Specialist and multidisciplinary team.
2. Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients, ensuring their needs are met at every stage of their condition.
3. Support the ongoing development and training of multi-agency colleagues in the area of Parkinson's disease care to enhance the overall patient experience.
4. Work towards meeting both National and Local Health Agenda targets in line with the Local Delivery Plan.
5. Proactively contribute to the continuous improvement of services, ensuring they are patient-focused and cost-effective.
6. Foster strong, collaborative communication and relationships among all professionals involved in the care of patients with Parkinson's Disease.
7. Deliver a responsive service that meets the ever-evolving demands of Parkinson's Disease care, ensuring all patient needs are met promptly and efficiently.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journals Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated Kings Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

We would love you to join us.

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

This advert closes on Thursday 10 Apr 2025.

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