Job summary
The successful Applicant will work in a multi professional way to improve access to Parkinson's disease patients and strive to meet the criteria in relevant guidelines for evidence based practice.
Main duties of the job
This is a specialist community based service for PD service users by working closely with consultant employed by WUTH who provides clinical leadership, GP's, therapists ,pharmacists, patients ,carers, social services and other stakeholders across primary and secondary care to maintain health/quality of life of people with Parkinson disease. By providing a multi disciplinary approach/ collaborative approach , community care led by the Parkinson Disease (PD) Nurse specialist aims to provide crisis prevention, stabilising conditions and preventing unnecessary Emergency department attendance and hospital admissions and decreasing length of stay in hospital. PD nurse provides a NICE guidance compliant service , providing education and training to the wider multi disciplinary team in best practice management of PD. PD nurse is a nurse prescriber and can also advise patients and health professional, such as GP's, on adjusting of medications
About us
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 2023) with some outstanding areas.
As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust's policies, at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A member of the multi-disciplinary team who provides education, advice and support in the nursing management of Parkinsons disease patients both in hospital and community settings. Advise patients, carers and other professionals of best practice.1.2 Within agreed protocols the Parkinsons Disease Nurse will identify the nursing needs of patients referred into the Parkinsons Disease Service, referring to other agencies and professionals as appropriate.1.3 Within an agreed framework the Parkinsons Disease Nurse will provide a holistic assessment of the needs of referred patients and their carers. Advise and support patients and carers around specific aspects of their care, for example disease progression, drug efficacy and side effects etc. on an individual basis and also within a formal setting of patient/carer groups.1.4 Will deputise for the Parkinsons Disease Nurse Specialist when required.1.5 Work with the audit facilitator to collect and collate information that will shape service delivery and evaluate it on an ongoing basis.1.6 Participate and support research projects that have relevance to the Parkinsons Disease Project.1.7 Provide educational opportunities for colleagues and other professionals to disseminate evidence based practice.1.8 Recommend or prescribe medication in relation to Parkinsons disease and symptoms.1.9 Support in the development of protocols or policies
Job description
Job responsibilities
A member of the multi-disciplinary team who provides education, advice and support in the nursing management of Parkinsons disease patients both in hospital and community settings. Advise patients, carers and other professionals of best practice.1.2 Within agreed protocols the Parkinsons Disease Nurse will identify the nursing needs of patients referred into the Parkinsons Disease Service, referring to other agencies and professionals as appropriate.1.3 Within an agreed framework the Parkinsons Disease Nurse will provide a holistic assessment of the needs of referred patients and their carers. Advise and support patients and carers around specific aspects of their care, for example disease progression, drug efficacy and side effects etc. on an individual basis and also within a formal setting of patient/carer groups.1.4 Will deputise for the Parkinsons Disease Nurse Specialist when required.1.5 Work with the audit facilitator to collect and collate information that will shape service delivery and evaluate it on an ongoing basis.1.6 Participate and support research projects that have relevance to the Parkinsons Disease Project.1.7 Provide educational opportunities for colleagues and other professionals to disseminate evidence based practice.1.8 Recommend or prescribe medication in relation to Parkinsons disease and symptoms.1.9 Support in the development of protocols or policies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Nursing Degree or working towards Teaching & Assessment Module
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- ENB N43 or equivalent (Diploma in Parkinson's Disease Nursing)
- Non-medical Prescriber
Experience & Knowlege
Essential
- 3 Years Post registration Experience
- Working with the elderly and those with Parkinson's Disease for a minimum of 18 months
Desirable
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Flexible Approach to Work
- Able to plan and manage own workload
- Multi-Disciplinary Working
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Access to a car for work purposes
- Enthusiastic
- Team Player
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Nursing Degree or working towards Teaching & Assessment Module
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- ENB N43 or equivalent (Diploma in Parkinson's Disease Nursing)
- Non-medical Prescriber
Experience & Knowlege
Essential
- 3 Years Post registration Experience
- Working with the elderly and those with Parkinson's Disease for a minimum of 18 months
Desirable
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Flexible Approach to Work
- Able to plan and manage own workload
- Multi-Disciplinary Working
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Access to a car for work purposes
- Enthusiastic
- Team Player
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).
