Parkinson's Specialist Nurse | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Nurse for its Parkinson's Disease team. You will deliver specialist, evidence-based, patient-centred care, coordinate between inpatient and outpatient settings, and support ongoing education for staff. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, committed, and possess clinical excellence. This role is critical for improving the quality of life for patients with Parkinson’s Disease within a collaborative team environment. The position closes on October 8, 2025.

Benefits

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Supportive and welcoming team

Culture of innovation and autonomy

Qualifications

• A nurse with a genuine passion for Parkinson's Disease care.
• Able to coordinate care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Excellent communication with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist, evidence-based, patient-centred care.
• Coordinate care across various settings.
• Participate in research and quality improvement.

Skills

Compassion

Commitment to patient care

Clinical excellence

Job description

Overview

Exciting Opportunity: Band 6 Specialist Nurse - Parkinson's Disease Team

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people living with Parkinson's Disease? Do you thrive in a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and compassion go hand in hand?

We're looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking, and motivated nurse to join our dedicated Parkinson's Disease team. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your recent and relevant experience in Parkinson's care to a role where your expertise will truly shine.

What we offer

• A supportive and welcoming team that values your unique skills and ideas
• A chance to work in a progressive service focused on improving outcomes for patients
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to help you grow professionally
• A workplace culture that encourages problem-solving, autonomy, and innovation

What we are looking for

• A nurse with a genuine passion for Parkinson's Disease care
• Someone who enjoys thinking outside the box to improve patient experiences
• A team player who brings compassion, commitment, and clinical excellence

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a team that's making a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you!

Purpose of the Role

• Deliver specialist, evidence-based, patient-centred care for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease.
• Coordinate care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Act as a resource for patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
• Support education, training, and service development.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical assessment and care planning.
• Communication with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Service development and policy contribution.
• Participation in research, audit, and quality improvement.
• Physical and emotional resilience in challenging environments.

About Us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.

Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

To provide specialist nursing expertise, facilitating evidence-based, patient-centred care and assessment for patients with Parkinson's disease.

To co-ordinate and monitor in-patients / out-patients throughout their assessment and treatment pathway.

To work with internal and external MDT and report or escalate patient wellbeing or deterioration in health.

To promote and support patients and carers to maintain quality of life balance.

To be involved in delivery of relevant programmes of education and development for all levels of staff and to act as a resource for patients and health care personnel.

This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Oct 2025