Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse who is passionate about providing excellent care and services for people who live with Parkinson's.
You will have significant post registration experience, and knowledge of Parkinson's as well as a willingness to learn and a positive 'can do attitude.' Working within a multi-professional environment, the role will challenge you to push forward, be an innovator in your field and act as a role model for standards of care through clinical practice.
Main duties of the job
You will be the professional clinical link between all areas of care for individuals with Parkinson's and provide care and support for patients from diagnosis through to ongoing treatment and care. You will provide excellent teaching experience and the chance to contribute to local clinical networks. As a Trust we are committed to the development of our staff and will offer you thorough training and support.
Dedicated Parkinson's experience is preferred but candidates willing to evolve their skills will be considered
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse-Adult with Current NMC registration
- Advanced communication skills/counselling qualification or willingness to undertake
- Post registration qualification in speciality
- Evidence of continuous professional development preferably in Parkinson's or Neurology.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience in the specialty or in the acute hospital setting with some of which will be at a Band 6 level or above
- Experience of formal/informal teaching.
- Experience where a degree of autonomous working has been required.
- Experience of complex decision making.
- Demonstrate analytical skills and critical thinking
Desirable
- Experience in looking after neurological and/or other long- term conditions
Other Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of current developments in the NHS
- Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients.
- Computer Skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due workload and colleagues' needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse-Adult with Current NMC registration
- Advanced communication skills/counselling qualification or willingness to undertake
- Post registration qualification in speciality
- Evidence of continuous professional development preferably in Parkinson's or Neurology.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience in the specialty or in the acute hospital setting with some of which will be at a Band 6 level or above
- Experience of formal/informal teaching.
- Experience where a degree of autonomous working has been required.
- Experience of complex decision making.
- Demonstrate analytical skills and critical thinking
Desirable
- Experience in looking after neurological and/or other long- term conditions
Other Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of current developments in the NHS
- Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients.
- Computer Skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due workload and colleagues' needs.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
