York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Parkinson's Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 27 November 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic motivated nurse with an interest in Parkinson's disease, to join the Elderly Parkinson's team at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The position is 22.5 hours, covering both inpatient and outpatient settings, serving the population of York and its surrounding areas.

This is a Band 6 position, and the successful candidate would be expected to clinical competencies set out in the Parkinson's Nurse Competency Framework within their first year of employment.

Main duties of the job

To work as an autonomous practitioner to deliver an expert nursing service within this highly specialist area of Parkinson's Disease.
Ensuring that patients with Parkinson's conditions receive the highest standard of care, with an emphasis on providing expert advice and support to patients and carers, including psychological support.
To manage a caseload of patients/clients with Parkinson's Disease. Providing professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the specialty
To lead the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice, in line with current research and guidelines.
Providing nursing and medical educational training, support, and care within the Trust and externally.
Ensure that all patients are treated with compassion, dignity, and respect.
Ensure patients are assessed, have care plans that are implemented and evaluated in accordance with the Trusts and NMC requirements.
As a key member of a multi professional team, ensure appropriate referral and discussion with other members of the team to optimise patient care.

About us

For further information on working for our Trust, please visit:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

13 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

419-7592131-NS-MY

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

Registered Nurse (Level 1)
Diploma level education or equivalent
Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Desirable

Post registration qualification in specialty
Working towards degree or equivalent
Qualification in Elderly Medicine
Non-medical prescriber - as determined by needs of the service

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

Experience at Band 5 or equivalent including within a relevant speciality.
Audit & Standard setting.
Demonstrate existing interest in Parkinson's.
Current issues in healthcare.
Understanding of the local and national nursing agenda.
Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks/ national guidance.
Understanding of research-based practice.

Desirable

Service development and/ or change management

Training

Essential

Evidence of continued professional development.
Willing to undergo training as necessary.
To complete Parkinson's UK Competency Framework online training.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

Registered Nurse (Level 1)
Diploma level education or equivalent
Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Desirable

Post registration qualification in specialty
Working towards degree or equivalent
Qualification in Elderly Medicine
Non-medical prescriber - as determined by needs of the service

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

Experience at Band 5 or equivalent including within a relevant speciality.
Audit & Standard setting.
Demonstrate existing interest in Parkinson's.
Current issues in healthcare.
Understanding of the local and national nursing agenda.
Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks/ national guidance.
Understanding of research-based practice.

Desirable

Service development and/ or change management

Training

Essential

Evidence of continued professional development.
Willing to undergo training as necessary.
To complete Parkinson's UK Competency Framework online training.

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

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Employer's website

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