Parkinson's Disease Specialist Nurse (Adult) inMiddlesbrough inMiddlesbrough PUBLISHED
TUE 5 NOV 2024
The ideal candidate must possess significant experience in working with Parkinson's patients, have a first-level nursing degree, and hold or be willing to obtain qualifications in non-medical prescribing and clinical skills. The role demands flexibility in working hours, a commitment to personal and professional development, and the ability to provide high-quality, cost-effective care tailored to the needs of the patient population across the catchment areas of The James Cook University Hospital and Friarage Hospital.
37.5 Hours per week (Monday to Friday, hours of starting/finishing dependent on workload)
An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen to recruit a Parkinson's Disease Specialist Nurse in Neuroscience and Spinal Care Services. We are seeking a pro-active, hardworking, passionate and forward-thinking individual to provide senior nursing expertise, clinical excellence, leadership, innovation and development in Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders management. The candidate will have significant experience of working with patients with Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver seamless care for patients in hospital and also in the community setting.
The post will meet the needs of patients local to the The James Cook University Hospital catchment area, as well as those living within the Friarage catchment area of Hambleton and North Yorkshire and will require travel to deliver service to patients, carers in their own homes and professionals across the catchment area.
The job purpose is to provide a specialist nursing service to adults with Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders.
You will provide expert advice, education and support to the patient and their families/carers.
You will provide expert nursing advice and promote a wider understanding of this disease for other professionals through education and training. You will liaise with other healthcare professionals.
The role of the specialist nurse is multifaceted incorporating key functions such as policy and standards development, practice development, service development, education, research and audit and personal and professional development. The ultimate aim is the provision of a cost effective, efficient, excellent quality service which meets the needs of the patient caseload / client group.
You will identify and address your own professional and clinical development needs. You will possess a first level degree and teaching qualification. You will hold or be committed to completing non-medical prescribing and clinical skills. You will deliver autonomous clinical practice in outpatient , inpatient and community settings, working as part of a specialist MDT . You will provide significant teaching, training and education to patients, carers and professionals in a wide range of contexts from bedside to formal settings.
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