Parkinson's Disease Clinical Nurse Specialist with interest in Mental Health

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at NHS Scotland for a Clinical Nurse Specialist is available, focusing on compassionate care for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. The role requires collaborative work across the region, ensuring high standards of care and mental health support. Applicants should possess significant relevant experience and ideally work towards a postgraduate qualification.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration professional practice with Mental Health experience.
• Knowledge in delivering Gold Standard Care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care focusing on symptom management for Parkinson’s Disease.
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to meet Neurological Standards.

Skills

Empathy

Mental Health Knowledge

Care Delivery

Education

Postgraduate qualification in relevant field

Masters Level education

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Fixed Term/Secondment for 23 months

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist caring for those living with Parkinson’s Disease within the department of Neurosciences. The post holder will deliver care focusing on symptom management with a specific focus on mental health for those across Tayside, NE Fife, Angus and P&K who require support relating to Parkinson’s Disease.

We are seeking an empathetic, dynamic Nurse who can work alongside a small experienced team. This position will be key in providing Gold Standard Care across Tayside. The post holder will work closely with other Trusts and sectors to provide holistic care within Scotland to meet the needs required and laid out in the Neurological Standards for those with long term health needs.

We are looking for an experienced, person centred individual with a passion for delivering a high standard of care with a knowledge in Mental Health.

Applicants should have evidence of significant post registration professional practice with particular knowledge and experience working within the field of Mental Health to undertake and fulfil the key areas required for this post. Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified and experienced staff that already possess or are working towards a post graduate qualification, or can demonstrate significant equivalent experience.

Ideally applicants should be educated or working towards Masters Level or have the ability to demonstrate working at this level within the appropriate clinical field as well as a qualification in, or working towards a qualification in non medical prescribing.

Candidates who do not meet the Clinical Nurse Specialist criteria are welcome to apply for the trainee role and will be fully supported to undertake the required education and supervised practice to develop the competence to work as an Clinical Nurse Specialist. Annex 21 Para 2 (ii) of the Agenda for change terms and conditions will apply until successful completion of the Clinical Nurse Specialist training programme.

Internal - Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

If you are interested in this post and would like to discuss further, please contact Nicola Fleming Stewart, Senior Nurse on telephone on 01382 660111 ext 40470. or [e-mail]

You must be registered on Hours of work for this post is: 37 hrs per week

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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