University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Parkinson's Disease Specialist Nurse

The closing date is 01 October 2025

Job summary

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.

The successful candidate will preferably have at least one years' experience at band 6, or equivalent, 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 a meeting specified outcomes.

Full support, including a structured induction period will be given to help the post holder to meet the requirements of the role.

Although predominantly based at RLI, there will be the requirement to travel cross bay.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be supporting patients with Parkinson's Disease diagnosis. Delivering care in the clinic setting, on the acute wards and in the patient's own homes when required to do so. Multi disciplinary team working is crucial in this role.

About us

We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Details

Date posted

19 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

331-L19030925

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Job description

Job responsibilities

To act as a clinical nurse specialist.The post holder will assess, plan, implement &evaluate individualised programmes of evidence based careproviding specialist advice to patients, carers/relatives, and themultidisciplinary team on Parkinson's Disease. Thepost holder will work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinicaland non-clinical colleagues to develop/improve services and qualityof care delivered across the health economy

Act as an expert in nursing take a lead role in advancing the development of nursing practice.

In conjunction with the lead clinician, medical team and divisional senior nurse, develop and implement comprehensive packages of information, education and support for patients and their carers/relatives, this will include running a nurse led clinic for patients with Parkinson's Disease.

In conjunction with the lead clinician, service manager and divisional senior nurse, lead the development of clinical services following national and local guidance including NICE

Job description

Job responsibilities

To act as a clinical nurse specialist.The post holder will assess, plan, implement &evaluate individualised programmes of evidence based careproviding specialist advice to patients, carers/relatives, and themultidisciplinary team on Parkinson's Disease. Thepost holder will work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinicaland non-clinical colleagues to develop/improve services and qualityof care delivered across the health economy

Act as an expert in nursing take a lead role in advancing the development of nursing practice.

In conjunction with the lead clinician, medical team and divisional senior nurse, develop and implement comprehensive packages of information, education and support for patients and their carers/relatives, this will include running a nurse led clinic for patients with Parkinson's Disease.

In conjunction with the lead clinician, service manager and divisional senior nurse, lead the development of clinical services following national and local guidance including NICE

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Experience and insight into Parkinson's Disease
  • 1st level registered nurse (UK NMC)
  • Evidence of management and leadership experience
  • Current knowledge and experience of caring for patients with condition related to speciality
  • Evidence of clinical competence and credibility in the speciality and relevant post-registration qualification experience
  • Evidence of mentoring, assessing, teaching and developing staff

Desirable

  • Leadership Experience
  • Non-Medical Prescriber
  • Experience of professional self management
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Experience and insight into Parkinson's Disease
  • 1st level registered nurse (UK NMC)
  • Evidence of management and leadership experience
  • Current knowledge and experience of caring for patients with condition related to speciality
  • Evidence of clinical competence and credibility in the speciality and relevant post-registration qualification experience
  • Evidence of mentoring, assessing, teaching and developing staff

Desirable

  • Leadership Experience
  • Non-Medical Prescriber
  • Experience of professional self management

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Sharon Moore

sharon.moore@mbht.nhs.uk

07974859821

Details

Date posted

19 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

331-L19030925

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


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