Parkinson's Disease Clinical Nurse Specialist - Part-Time

Royal Berkshire Nhs Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading is recruiting a Band 6 Parkinson's Disease Clinical Nurse Specialist on a part-time basis (0.6 WTE). You will provide specialist, high-quality, patient-centred care to people living with Parkinson's disease, supporting patients, families and carers throughout their journey within a multidisciplinary team.

You will undertake specialist assessments, manage a defined caseload, provide advice and education, support medication management and help

Qualifications

• An experienced registered nurse with an interest in Parkinson's disease, neurology or long-term condition management.
• Excellent communication, assessment and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Work across the Trust as an expert in specialty to enhance quality of care for patients and families.
• Provide specialist interdisciplinary support and education to other health care professionals.
• Contribute to the development of the specialty services locally and nationally.
• Participate in research and audit to contribute to the knowledge base of the specialty.

Job description

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading is recruiting a Band 6 Parkinson's Disease Clinical Nurse Specialist on a part-time basis (0.6 WTE). You will provide specialist, high-quality, patient-centred care to people living with Parkinson's disease, supporting patients, families and carers throughout their journey within a multidisciplinary team.

You will undertake specialist assessments, manage a defined caseload, provide advice and education, support medication management and help