South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking to recruit an experienced senior nurse to work as a Band 7 Parkinson's Disease (PD) Specialist Nurse within the Neurology Specialist Nursing service at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking a knowledgeable individual with highly developed interpersonal and excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering excellence in care and driving improvements across the PD service which sits within the Rehab and Elderly Medicine Directorate.
Successful applicants will need to demonstrate an interest and sound clinical knowledge as well as an understanding of the specialist care and management required by patients across the PD pathway. The specialist nurse role provides inpatient, outpatient, and in-reach service to support patients, carers, and staff with specialist advice, education, and training in managing PD and its associated complications. We welcome applications from experienced or existing Band 7 PD specialist nurses, as well as nurses working at Band 6 level aspiring to progress into a specialist nursing role within neurology.
If you feel that you are able to meet the essential criteria for this post and have a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes for patients, we would love to hear from you.
Informal visits can be arranged by contacting Su Lindsay, Matron on 0191 5656256 ext 40007 or Bleep 52447 or email susan.lindsay7@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the post holder will include:
Clinical
1. Ensure provision of expert specialist advice and knowledge to patients, carers, and staff regarding Parkinson's Disease (PD).
2. Accountable for the planning and delivery of patient care in relation to the PD service.
3. Pro-actively manage own workload and clinical caseload of patients, making decisions regarding care, treatment, and support required.
4. Liaise with Neurology consultants, coordinating the delivery of the PD patient pathways through the use of effective evidence-based practice and national standards for patient safety and monitoring.
5. Manage/lead specialist nurse-led clinics and play a key role in optimizing complex treatment regimes, supporting hospital discharge, and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.
Managerial
1. Attend meetings regarding PD care and represent STSFT as an organization.
2. Participate in service meetings, neurology CG, and directorate level discussions.
3. Contribute to MDT meetings ensuring patients are appropriately reviewed and treatment options discussed.
4. Represent the service and play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets are met.
Audit / Research / Governance
1. Participate in audit, research, and governance activity relevant to the PD service.
2. Continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the STSFT CG framework.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award-winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation, and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness, and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, and in particular those from under-represented groups. Looking after our workforce's health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high-quality education, training, career progression, and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialized services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support, and access to a Childcare Coordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description for full details.
Main Duties of the post holder will include:
Clinical
1. Ensure provision of expert specialist advice and knowledge to patients, carers, and staff regarding Parkinson's Disease (PD).
2. Accountable for the planning and delivery of patient care in relation to the PD service.
3. Pro-actively manage own workload and clinical caseload of patients, making decisions regarding care, treatment, and support required.
4. Liaise with Neurology consultants, coordinating the delivery of the PD patient pathways through the use of effective evidence-based practice and national standards for patient safety and monitoring.
5. Manage/lead specialist nurse-led clinics and play a key role in optimizing complex treatment regimes, supporting hospital discharge, and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.
Managerial
1. Attend meetings regarding PD care and represent STSFT as an organization.
2. Participate in service meetings, neurology CG, and directorate level discussions.
3. Contribute to MDT meetings ensuring patients are appropriately reviewed and treatment options discussed.
4. Represent the service and play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets are met.
Audit / Research / Governance
1. Participate in audit, research, and governance activity relevant to the PD service.
2. Continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the STSFT CG framework.
Professional
1. Exercise accountability as set out in the NMC/HCPC Code.
2. Comply with the Trust's vision, values, and behavioral compact.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
* Advanced specialist knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.
* Effective presentation & report writing skills.
* Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
* Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues.
* Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
* Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics.
* Venepuncture, cannulation, and IV drug administration.
* Counseling and appraisal skills.
* Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
* Time management.
* Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate, and benchmark quality care.
* Qualification in specialty.
Qualifications
* Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent).
* Postgraduate level study, or equivalent specialist study/experience.
* Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable.
* Clinical skills accreditation.
* Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
* Leadership and Management Course.
* Basic knowledge of financial management.
Experience
* Extensive post-registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice.
* Experience of care delivery.
* Experience of leading a team.
* Evidence of leading innovation in practice.
* Evidence of leading change management.
* Evidence of practice development.
* Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
* Budget Management.
* Participation in recruitment and selection process.
* Project management.
* Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence.
* Experience in implementing quality frameworks.
Physical Skills
* Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
* Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary, etc.
* Manual dexterity and up-to-date working knowledge of equipment, e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps, etc.
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.
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
£46,148 to £52,809 a year PRO RATA FOR PART TIME HOURS
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