Parkinson's Disease Specialist Practitioner

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Plymouth is looking for a Parkinson's Disease Specialist Practitioner to join its dedicated team. This full-time role involves supporting patients with Parkinson's Disease both in clinics and on acute wards. The ideal candidate will have experience in nursing, demonstrate commitment to high-quality patient care, and have relevant qualifications. A structured induction period will be provided to support your development.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research is preferred.
• Teaching qualification or relevant teaching experience.
• Demonstrable experience of managing a clinical case load.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with a Parkinson's Disease diagnosis in various settings.
• Deliver care in clinics and on acute wards.
• Utilize the Parkinson's Hub for virtual care.

Skills

Commitment to high-quality patient care

Demonstrable experience in a relevant field

Excellent time management

Ability to work across professional boundaries

Education

First level diploma in Adult nursing or equivalent

Proven degree or desire to work towards a degree qualification

Leadership Course or equivalent

Non-medical prescriber qualification or willing to work towards

Job description

Parkinson's Disease Specialist Practitioner

An exciting permanent, full-time opportunity has arisen to join the Parkinson's Specialist Team to support people with Parkinson's whilst they are in-patients and also in clinic settings within UHP. The successful candidate will preferably have at least one year's experience at band 6, or equivalent, leadership experience and experience or an interest in caring for patients with Parkinson's Disease with insight and knowledge of the condition.

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 given to help the post holder meet the requirements of the role.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be supporting patients with a Parkinson's Disease diagnosis, delivering care in the clinic setting and on the acute wards and virtually, via our Parkinson's Hub.

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be supporting patients with a Parkinson's Disease diagnosis, delivering care in the clinic setting and on the acute wards and virtually, via our Parkinson's Hub.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Proven degree or desire to work towards a degree qualification
• Teaching qualification or evidence and demonstrable experience of teaching
• First level diploma in Adult nursing or equivalent Healthcare science involving patient care
• Leadership Course or equivalent
• MSc in clinical nursing, or willing to work towards, or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Non-medical prescriber qualification or willing to work towards

Knowledge & Experience

• Demonstrable experience in a relevant field
• Proven ability to demonstrate commitment to high-quality patient care
• Demonstrate understanding of Parkinson's Specialist role
• Awareness of audit initiatives and/or other quality improvement initiatives
• Proven ability to set and monitor standards
• Demonstrable experience of undertaking clinical research

Aptitude & Abilities

• Management of clinical case load and be able to self-manage
• Excellent time management skills and deliver to deadlines
• Able to prioritise workload
• Able to work within a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries
• Demonstrable experience of involving patients in service improvement initiatives

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.