Parkinson's Disease Specialist Nurse | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to support patients with Parkinson's Disease. This role is for 22.5 hours per week, focusing on developing care plans and providing specialist advice. Ideal candidates should have a background in nursing with experience at band 6. Full support and training will be provided to develop into a band 7 position.

Qualifications

• Experience at band 6 (or equivalent) with leadership experience.
• Knowledge of Parkinson's Disease and care practices.
• Ability to travel across facilities in the health economy.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement & evaluate evidence-based care for patients.
• Lead development of nursing practice as an expert.
• Develop education and support packages for patients and carers.
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to enhance services.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Patient Care for Parkinson's Disease

Collaborative Work

Education

Nursing Qualification

Job description

Overview

If you are looking for a new opportunity to support patients across the lake district, South lakes and Lancashire, UHMBT has a position for you!

A permanent vacancy has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to support our patients living with Parkinson's Disease for 22.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Act as a clinical nurse specialist. The post holder will assess, plan, implement & evaluate individualised programmes of evidence based care; providing specialist advice to patients, carers/relatives, and the multidisciplinary team on Parkinson's Disease. The post holder will work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to develop/improve services and quality of care delivered across the health economy.
• Take a lead role in advancing the development of nursing practice as an expert in nursing.
• Develop and implement comprehensive information, education and support packages for patients and their carers/relatives, including running a nurse-led clinic for patients with Parkinson's Disease, in conjunction with the lead clinician, medical team and divisional senior nurse.
• Lead the development of clinical services following national and local guidance including NICE, in conjunction with the lead clinician, service manager and divisional senior nurse.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Preferably at least one year of experience at band 6 (or equivalent) with leadership experience and experience in caring for patients with Parkinson's Disease, with insight and knowledge of the condition.
• Dependant on knowledge and experience, the post is a development post. Commencing at band 6, developing to band 7 on completion of relevant training and meeting specified outcomes.
• Full support, including a structured induction period, will be provided to help the post holder meet the requirements of the role.
• Predominantly based at RLI with the requirement to travel cross bay.

About UHMBT and Location

We operate from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, plus a number of community premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. The hospitals provide a range of services including emergency departments, wards, outpatient and day-case services, and a range of local outreach services.

Expiry

This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025.