Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Parkinson's Nurse Specialist to join our team here at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.Ideally the candidate will already be working as Parkinson's disease Clinical Nurse specialist Band 7 , however we will consider candidates with a keen interest who wished to develop into this role at a Band 6 with a view to Band 7 on completion of training and competencies - this will include a Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.There will be protected time for education and training and an expectation that you will undertake the Non-Medical prescribing programme, if you do not have this in place. We will use the competency framework to tailor future study in collaboration with Parkinson's UK.In the role of Parkinson's nurse specialist, you will manage a specific patient group through the whole patient journey. This will include providing specialist advice to patients, carers/relatives, clinical practitioners and peers in a variety of settings such as our community, hospital (in-patient/out-patient) and residential and nursing homes.You will work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues across the Trust and within the community to develop services, focused on patients being at the centre of our care.
Main duties of the job
Providing an equitable and seamless service for people with Parkinson's Disease (PD) throughout all stages of the disease.
- To take responsibility for managing practice, using an advanced level of professional accountability, autonomy and judgement for complex decision-making for patients with a diagnosis of Parkinson's and Parkinson's Plus syndromes through all stages of their condition from newly diagnosed through to palliative stage.
- To work autonomously, using advanced knowledge and skills, underpinned by theory and experience, to provide specialist expertise in planning, implementing and monitoring care, facilitating evidence-based, patient-centred care for patients with Parkinson's or Parkinson's Plus syndromes.
- To plan and manage complete episodes of care, working in partnership with others and, delegating and referring as appropriate, to optimise health outcomes and resource use, as well as providing direct support to patients and carers.
- To facilitate patient empowerment by enabling patients with Parkinson's to manage their health and achieve better outcomes.
- To act as a resource to others and to the delivery and evaluation of a range of relevant specialist programmes of education and development for individuals and large groups.
- To monitor and develop the Parkinson's service across DCH to ensure that the service is effectively and efficiently managed in the delivery of a high quality service.
About us
Our Parkinson's Team is a small team comprising of 2 specialist Nurses (including this role) and a clinical lead, with close links to the Neurology Team, hosted by University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. The team also works closely with the community team hosted by Dorset Healthcare NHS Foundation trust.
Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, our main hospital site, Community Hospital site(s) and Nursing / residential homes. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing an equitable and seamless service for people with Parkinson's Disease (PD) throughout all stages of the disease.
- To take responsibility for managing practice, using an advanced level of professional accountability, autonomy and judgement for complex decision-making for patients with a diagnosis of Parkinsons and Parkinsons Plus syndromes through all stages of their condition from newly diagnosed through to palliative stage.
- To work autonomously, using advanced knowledge and skills, underpinned by theory and experience, to provide specialist expertise in planning, implementing and monitoring care, facilitating evidence-based, patient-centred care for patients with Parkinsons or Parkinsons Plus syndromes.
- To plan and manage complete episodes of care, working in partnership with others and, delegating and referring as appropriate, to optimise health outcomes and resource use, as well as providing direct support to patients and carers.
- To facilitate patient empowerment by enabling patients with Parkinsons to manage their health and achieve better outcomes.
- To act as a resource to others and to the delivery and evaluation of a range of relevant specialist programmes of education and development for individuals and large groups.
- To monitor and develop the Parkinsons service across DCH to ensure that the service is effectively and efficiently managed in the delivery of a high quality service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing an equitable and seamless service for people with Parkinson's Disease (PD) throughout all stages of the disease.
- To take responsibility for managing practice, using an advanced level of professional accountability, autonomy and judgement for complex decision-making for patients with a diagnosis of Parkinsons and Parkinsons Plus syndromes through all stages of their condition from newly diagnosed through to palliative stage.
- To work autonomously, using advanced knowledge and skills, underpinned by theory and experience, to provide specialist expertise in planning, implementing and monitoring care, facilitating evidence-based, patient-centred care for patients with Parkinsons or Parkinsons Plus syndromes.
- To plan and manage complete episodes of care, working in partnership with others and, delegating and referring as appropriate, to optimise health outcomes and resource use, as well as providing direct support to patients and carers.
- To facilitate patient empowerment by enabling patients with Parkinsons to manage their health and achieve better outcomes.
- To act as a resource to others and to the delivery and evaluation of a range of relevant specialist programmes of education and development for individuals and large groups.
- To monitor and develop the Parkinsons service across DCH to ensure that the service is effectively and efficiently managed in the delivery of a high quality service.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Professional registration with relevant professional body
- Degree level qualification
- Masters level qualification or equivalent level of experience and knowledge in advanced practice
- Non-Medical Prescribing course
- Demonstrate evidence of training around treatment/support for patients with long term conditions
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working independently in a Band 7 Clinical role
- Experience in managing a defined caseload of patients
- Demonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of managing long-term conditions
- Evidence of working under own initiative
- Experience of working in partnership with all levels of staff and within the multi-disciplinary team
- Participation in research and experience of critical appraisal of the evidence base to inform practice
- Experience in managing patients with Parkinson's
- Demonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of Parkinson's and allied conditions
- Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of advanced level healthcare practice
- Conversant in Parkinson's Advanced practice developments at national / local levels
- To be competent to deal calmly and professionally with patients, relatives and work colleagues in a confidential and sensitive manner.
- Evidence of acquisition and maintenance of advanced clinical skills
- Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions
- Aware of and acts upon health and safety issues and infection control
- Possess a full driving license
- A commitment to improving patient services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, using a range of methods, e.g. verbal, written, record keeping , complex report writing
- A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority, responsibility, and accountability
- Ability to provide and receive complex information, often in difficult and emotive situations
Desirable
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Professional registration with relevant professional body
- Degree level qualification
- Masters level qualification or equivalent level of experience and knowledge in advanced practice
- Non-Medical Prescribing course
- Demonstrate evidence of training around treatment/support for patients with long term conditions
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working independently in a Band 7 Clinical role
- Experience in managing a defined caseload of patients
- Demonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of managing long-term conditions
- Evidence of working under own initiative
- Experience of working in partnership with all levels of staff and within the multi-disciplinary team
- Participation in research and experience of critical appraisal of the evidence base to inform practice
- Experience in managing patients with Parkinson's
- Demonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of Parkinson's and allied conditions
- Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of advanced level healthcare practice
- Conversant in Parkinson's Advanced practice developments at national / local levels
- To be competent to deal calmly and professionally with patients, relatives and work colleagues in a confidential and sensitive manner.
- Evidence of acquisition and maintenance of advanced clinical skills
- Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions
- Aware of and acts upon health and safety issues and infection control
- Possess a full driving license
- A commitment to improving patient services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, using a range of methods, e.g. verbal, written, record keeping , complex report writing
- A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority, responsibility, and accountability
- Ability to provide and receive complex information, often in difficult and emotive situations
Desirable
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).
