Job summary
The
post holder will act as a specialist resource in both Parkinsons disease and
related neurological movement disorders. This will encompass the nursing care
and management of people with these conditions, working closely with patients,
carers, Consultants and General Practitioners, therapists and social services.
The working environment will be in primary and secondary care settings across
trust sites. This is a Trustwide position, predominantly based in the North.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will work as a key member of the medical and
multidisciplinary team, providing highly sensitive information, advice, care
management and support regarding patient care and treatment within the hospital
and the community.
- The post
holder will promote and initiate research based nursing and medical practice.
- The post
holder will identify and address individual needs, setting and implementing
programs of care.
- The post
holder will identify and address shortfalls in service provision Trust wide.
- The post
holder will initiate new specialist support developments within the hospital
and community settings Trust wide.
- The
post holder will be aware of the need to network across the specialty of
Parkinsons disease and related Movement Disorders, both locally and
nationally, developing links to improve service delivery.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act in advisory role assessing physical, psychological and social
support needs of patients and carers.
- Provide accurate, research based
information including diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and disease management to
patients, family and career and other professionals
- Triage and
assess individual patients and take responsibility for assigning follow up.
- Act as a
resource for patients referred to Nurse led clinics by Consultant Geriatricians
and Neurologists.
- Attend
nurse led clinics trust wide and manage own case load to include telephone
clinics, home visits and advice and guidance.
- Provide
telephone advice to GPs regarding medication changes.
- Review and
titrate medication, depending on response and ensure that all parties are aware
of side effects, benefits and mode of action.
- Maintain
thorough and accurate records.
- Provide
information to patients about advanced therapies such as Apomorphine, DBS and
Duodopa.
- Act as a
patient advocate with family, employers to maximize independence.
- Develop
and implement training Trust and community wide to other professionals.
- Work
closely with charitable organisations and provide support and education to
local support groups.
- Act as
part of the team to deliver and assess patients having Apomorphine challenge.
- Communicate
highly sensitive information in a professional manner to patients, relatives
and all members of the MDT
- Maintain
confidentiality at all times
- Work
locally and nationally with Charities and professional bodies.
- Maintain
awareness of Trust procedures and National guidelines in Parkinsons disease
management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act in advisory role assessing physical, psychological and social
support needs of patients and carers.
- Provide accurate, research based
information including diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and disease management to
patients, family and career and other professionals
- Triage and
assess individual patients and take responsibility for assigning follow up.
- Act as a
resource for patients referred to Nurse led clinics by Consultant Geriatricians
and Neurologists.
- Attend
nurse led clinics trust wide and manage own case load to include telephone
clinics, home visits and advice and guidance.
- Provide
telephone advice to GPs regarding medication changes.
- Review and
titrate medication, depending on response and ensure that all parties are aware
of side effects, benefits and mode of action.
- Maintain
thorough and accurate records.
- Provide
information to patients about advanced therapies such as Apomorphine, DBS and
Duodopa.
- Act as a
patient advocate with family, employers to maximize independence.
- Develop
and implement training Trust and community wide to other professionals.
- Work
closely with charitable organisations and provide support and education to
local support groups.
- Act as
part of the team to deliver and assess patients having Apomorphine challenge.
- Communicate
highly sensitive information in a professional manner to patients, relatives
and all members of the MDT
- Maintain
confidentiality at all times
- Work
locally and nationally with Charities and professional bodies.
- Maintain
awareness of Trust procedures and National guidelines in Parkinsons disease
management.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Experience managing own caseload
- Experience with neurological conditions, especially Parkinsons
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience in current role
- Degree/diploma in relevant field
Desirable
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Experience managing own caseload
- Experience with neurological conditions, especially Parkinsons
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience in current role
- Degree/diploma in relevant field
Desirable
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
