Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, innovative and motivated Registered Nurse to join our expert nursing team within the Parkinson's Disease Specialist Service. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who must have Parkinson's Disease experience. You will be fully supported to develop existing and new skills working within frameworks of competence. You will be joining a multi- disciplinary Neurology Long Term Condition service that continues to grow and develop, working alongside Consultant Neurologists, other specialty nurses and dedicated Health Care Assistants. There is full administrative support and the team works collaboratively with the wider Neurology Long Term Conditions MDT that consists of neuropsychologists and specialist physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Main duties of the job To apply specialist knowledge and skills to assess and identify complex needs of patients and their carers and to implement Parkinson's Disease Care and Advice To work as an autonomous practitioner with support from Neurology Consultant Team To manage a caseload of complex patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease To act as a link between primary, secondary and tertiary care To design, implement, deliver and evaluate specialist education and training in support of other health and social care colleagues To ensure effective delivery and monitoring of Parkinson's Disease care throughout the Trust by supporting generalist staff and by using advanced epilepsy and seizure medication knowledge and advanced communication skills To promote and provide equity of access to specialist Parkinson's Disease services across Bolton for all, promoting individual equality, diversity and rights To initiate, undertake and evaluate the development of Quality Improvement work within the Specialist Parkinson's Disease service as well as research and clinical audit About us The specialist Parkinson's Disease service is based at Breightmet Health Centre. Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. Here at Bolton our patients and people are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care and are guided by our trust Values. The vision of this Trust is to be recognised by the people of Bolton and beyond as an excellent provider of health and care services and a great place to work. We are striving to attract, recruit and retain high calibre skilled staff which reflect our communities. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment. We aim to be consciously inclusive and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed. The Trust offers fantastic Staff Benefits, ranging from salary sacrifice schemes, including Cars, Technology and Cycling to an onsite gym and local store discounts. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 241-96-IC-25 Job locations Breightmet Health Centre Breightmet Fold Lane Bolton BL2 6HT Job description Job responsibilities For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below. Job description Job responsibilities For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN/RN qualification NMC registration Desirable Certificate in Parkinson's Disease Mentor qualification Management/leadership qualification Non Medical prescriber Experience Essential Experience of managing a caseload Experience of working in Parkinson's Disease Experience of working within a specialist MDT Desirable Patient self management programmes Research nurse experience Skills Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills/telephone manner Excellent IT skills Demonstrates leadership skills Desirable Clinical supervision Appraisal Experience of presenting to groups Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge of Parkinson's Disease management guidance NICE/DoH guidelines Desirable Clinical Practice training other Essential Ability to travel Flexible in working hours Punctual motivated Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN/RN qualification NMC registration Desirable Certificate in Parkinson's Disease Mentor qualification Management/leadership qualification Non Medical prescriber Experience Essential Experience of managing a caseload Experience of working in Parkinson's Disease Experience of working within a specialist MDT Desirable Patient self management programmes Research nurse experience Skills Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills/telephone manner Excellent IT skills Demonstrates leadership skills Desirable Clinical supervision Appraisal Experience of presenting to groups Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge of Parkinson's Disease management guidance NICE/DoH guidelines Desirable Clinical Practice training other Essential Ability to travel Flexible in working hours Punctual motivated 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Address Breightmet Health Centre Breightmet Fold Lane Bolton BL2 6HT Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)