Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic nurse to join our multidisciplinary team as a band 6 Parkinson's Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Our multidisciplinary team currently consists of; elderly care doctors, a nurse and clinical leads for physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Our team works within elderly medicine and has a caseload of patients in York, Easingwold, Malton, Pocklington, Selby and Tadcaster.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated nurse who has a particular interest and passion in looking after elderly people with Parkinson's. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and relevant experience to deliver high quality, specialist care to people with Parkinson's. They will be an integral part of the ongoing development within our patient centred service. In recent years the service has transformed to reflect the needs of our patient group both in and out of hospital.
We are committed to continuous professional development and will offer on-going training within the Parkinson's service. There are established competencies for band 6 Parkinson's Clinical Nurse Specialist via the Parkinson's competency framework. You will be able to use and develop your clinical leadership skills through service pathway innovations that will lead to real quality improvements
It is essential to be a car driver to meet the needs of the role. We would highly recommend arranging an informal visit.
Main duties of the job
It is an exciting time to join our service. You will be responsible for the assessment and management of people with Parkinson's.
This will include complex history taking, physical examination and ongoing patient assessment. We care for patients in outpatient clinics, during inpatient stays, via telephone consultations and where appropriate provide community visits. Theservice has an MDT clinic/meeting once weekly.
Your duties will include but not be limited to:
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrating your experience in management of patients with chronic and progressive conditions.
- To work as an autonomous practitioner to deliver an expert nursing service within this highly specialist area
- 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
- 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.
If you want to make a real difference, are quality focused, enthusiastic, highly motivated and ready for a challenge then we want to hear from you!
About us
For further information about working for our Trust, please visit:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
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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.
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Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
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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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note: Remote interviews are not available on this occasion. Interviews for this position are held in person ONLY and by applying you acknowledge that remote interviews will not be offered.
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: Remote interviews are not available on this occasion. Interviews for this position are held in person ONLY and by applying you acknowledge that remote interviews will not be offered.
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.
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
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Experience at Band 5 or equivalent including within a relevant speciality
- Demonstrate existing interest in Parkinson's
- Understanding of research-based practice
- Audit and standard setting
- Current issues in healthcare
- Understanding the local and national agenda
- Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks/ national guidance
Desirable
- Service development and/or change management
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Willing to undergo training as necessary.
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
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Experience at Band 5 or equivalent including within a relevant speciality
- Demonstrate existing interest in Parkinson's
- Understanding of research-based practice
- Audit and standard setting
- Current issues in healthcare
- Understanding the local and national agenda
- Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks/ national guidance
Desirable
- Service development and/or change management
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Willing to undergo training as necessary.
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).
