Main area Nursing/ Community Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref 253-1224-6759192
Employer The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Stourbridge Health & Social Care Centre Town Amblecote, Stourbridge Salary £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/12/2024 23:59
Parkinson's Clinical Nurse Specialist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
As the lead Parkinson's CNS in the neuro pathway you will lead this pivotal service with a community first approach.
You will form part of the Dudley Rehabilitation Service leads managing the Parkinson's pathway delivering Parkinson's specific care in patient homes and outpatient settings.
Working with MDT is key and we are fortunate to have Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Dieticians, Speech and Language therapists, Therapy Assistants Practitioners, Nurses and Pharmacy as part of the wider team.
Main duties of the job
1. To manage a caseload of PD patients who need ongoing support, assessment and treatment within the community.
2. To have a specialist understanding of medications used to treat PD, and common complications, understanding possible side effects. To educate patients on the various drugs available as necessary and appropriate.
3. To prescribe treatments within nurse, non-medical prescribing (NMP) constraints.
4. To undertake nurse led clinics for PD patients.
5. To have responsibility for and contribute to PD education for staff and patients.
6. To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualized management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning, and utilizing a wide range of treatment skills and case management skills.
Working for our organisation
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible.
We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached which outlines the main roles and responsibilities of this job.
Person specification
Skills
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
* MSc in relevant clinical area or equivalent post-graduate courses / experience
Experience
* Experience of working in the community
Knowledge
* Specialist knowledge of Parkinson’s Disease and its treatments or willingness to learn.
Skills
* Experience of facilitating service development
* Good organisation and delegation skills
* Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities.
* Commitment to personal and team development
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered, dependent upon Job Role and Salary needed to meet the criteria for sponsorship, alongside all other applications.
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form.
Recruitment Equality Statement
We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups.
The Trust is committed to employing and supporting people with disabilities. It is the Trust’s policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum ‘essential’ criteria as identified on the person specification.
We will, at every opportunity, advance equality and inclusivity for all staff, at all levels within the organisation.
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