An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic motivated nurse with an interest in Parkinson’s disease.
This is a brand new post at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and the successful applicant will be instrumental in the setting up and development of this acute based service for people with Parkinson's in Elderly Medicine.
The position is 37.5 hours, based at York Hospital, but will be covering both inpatient and outpatient settings, serving the population of York and its surrounding areas.
This is a developmental post at a Band 6 progression to a Band 7 after the end of the first year, subject to successful completion of the competencies set out in the Parkinson's Nurse Competency Framework.
This post is initially funded for two years by Parkinson’s UK, with the post becoming substantive at the end of the two years, and as such the successful applicant will be expected to carry out an audit/evaluation of the post to demonstrate its value.
• To work as an autonomous practitioner to deliver an expert nursing service within this highly specialist area of Parkinson's Disease.
• 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
• To lead the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice, in line with current research and guidelines.
• Providing nursing and medical educational training, support, and care within the Trust and externally.
• 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.
• As a key member of a multi professional team, ensure appropriate referral and discussion with other members of the team to optimise patient care.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension fordependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor 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/managerat interview stage.
• A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityou 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 fromdifferent 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 ofseekingto 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.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, thisremainsour best defence to protect our patients,ourselvesand everyone else.
This advert closes on Sunday 29 Sep 2024
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