Parkinson's Specialist Nurse

CORNWALL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health provider in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced specialist nurse to provide dedicated support to individuals with Parkinson's disease. The role includes managing a caseload, serving as an educational resource, and liaising with health professionals to ensure continuity of care. Candidates must have a minimum of five years of qualification and relevant experience in neurology or community settings. This role aims to enhance the health and well-being of residents and visitors in the area.

Qualifications

• Qualified for a minimum of five years.
• A minimum of two years in elderly care, neurology or community setting.
• Successful completion of Parkinson's training and Independent Prescribing qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing service for Parkinson's disease.
• Manage a patient caseload and act as an educational resource.
• Promote effective communication among health professionals.

Job description

Role Summary

To provide a specialist Parkinson's nurse service to people with Parkinson's disease within the community.

This post will involve reviewing people face‑to‑face or virtually via Attend Anywhere or telephone. The key components involve managing a patient caseload, acting as an educational resource for service users/providers and promoting effective communication between all health professionals and the voluntary sector. There will be responsibility for ensuring the continuity of locally delivered services under the direction of the nurse consultant/service lead, deputising when required and supporting junior members of staff within the team.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified for a minimum of five years
• Having spent a minimum of two years employed within an elderly care, neurology or community setting
• Successful completion of Parkinson's training and the Independent Prescribing qualification

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital‑based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.