Parkinson's Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job summary

As the lead Parkinson's CNS in the neuro pathway you will lead this pivotal service with a community first approach.

You will form part of the Dudley Rehabilitation Service leads managing a the Parkinson's pathway delivering Parkinson's specific care in patient homes and an outpatient settings.

Working with MDT is key and we are fortunate to have Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Dieticians, Speech and Language therapists, Therapy Assistants Practitioners, Nurses and Pharmacy as part of the wider team.

Main duties of the job

- To manage a caseload of PD patients who need ongoing support, assessment and treatment within the community.

- To have a specialist understanding of medications used to treat PD, and common complications, understanding possible side effects. To educate patients on the various drugs available as necessary and appropriate.

- To prescribe treatments within nurse, non-medical prescribing (NMP) constraints.

- To undertake nurse led clinics for PD patients.

- To have responsibility for and contribute to PD education for staff and patients

- To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualized management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning, and utilizing a wide range of treatment skills and case management skills.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

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