Parkinsons Disease Specialist Nurse
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Job summary
This is a developmental role, although applicants with experience will be considered for the post. Grade will be determined according to expertise. With training and supervision, the individual will develop the ability to use their clinical expertise and judgement to enable delivery and co-ordination of both routine and complex care to meet the needs of the patient.
The post holder will provide specialist nursing care, advice, and support to patients affected by Parkinson's disease within Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Although
sitting within the acute trust, the post holder will have functional links with all stakeholders, e.g. patients, GP practices, multidisciplinary teams, hospital departments, community services and voluntary groups. The key focus of this post will be on idiopathic Parkinson's disease and related Parkinsonian disorders.
- Promote and monitor safe and effective practic
- Enhance the patient experience
- Embed the 6C's of Nursing into all practice.
- Contribute to the delivery of the organisations objectives.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will deliver individualised patient care for people living with Parkinson's Disease at all stages of the disease trajectory, involving other members of the multidisciplinary team in both the hospital and community setting, to ensure robust specialist input and support.
- Maintain shared care links with Centres of Excellence, i.e.: The Royal London Hospital, and UCL Queens Square London.
- Provide specialist advice, demonstrating a sound knowledge of the issues related to the identification, on-going assessment, treatment and management of this clinical group, particularly those with complex needs
- Use counselling skills where appropriate to identify problems with patients and facilitate their resolution.
About us
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted
21 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-MED-SO-1132
Job locations
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff on sea, Essex
SS0 0RY
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff on sea, Essex
SS0 0RY
Employer's website
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