With training and supervision, the individual will develop the ability to use their clinical expertise and judgement to enable delivery and co-ordination of both routine and complex care to meet the needs of the patient.
The post holder will provide specialist nursing care, advice, and support to patients affected by Parkinson's disease within Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Although
sitting within the acute trust, the post holder will have functional links with all stakeholders, e.g. patients, GP practices, multidisciplinary teams, hospital departments, community services and voluntary groups. The key focus of this post will be on idiopathic Parkinson's disease and related Parkinsonian disorders.
* Promote and monitor safe and effective practice
* Enhance the patient experience
* Embed the 6C's of Nursing into all practice.
* Contribute to the delivery of the organisations objectives.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will deliver individualised patient care for people living with Parkinson's Disease at all stages of the disease trajectory, involving other members of the multidisciplinary team in both the hospital and community setting, to ensure robust specialist input and support.
* Maintain shared care links with Centres of Excellence, i.e.: The Royal London Hospital, and UCL Queens Square London.
* Provide specialist advice, demonstrating a sound knowledge of the issues related to the identification, on-going assessment, treatment and management of this clinical group, particularly those with complex needs.
* Use counselling skills where appropriate to identify problems with patients and facilitate their resolution.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* ENB 998 or equivalent
* Some level of knowledge and experience of Parkinson's Disease
Desirable
* Counselling experience/course
* Qualified Independent non-medical prescriber
* Advanced level of knowledge and expertise in Parkinson's disease
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC Registration RGN part 1 Adult
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of leading a team and making decisions confidently
Desirable
* Experience of liaising with patient groups/voluntary organisations
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff on sea, Essex
SS0 0RY
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