Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
If you are looking for an exciting new challenge that will allow you to develop your clinical skills to make a difference, this is a fantastic opportunity.
This role is working with Parkinson's patients providing support in a community setting. The role sits within the Integrated Neurology service. Training will be given to develop your knowledge and understanding of Parkinson's. If you are keen to develop and can demonstrate a positive attitude and enthusiasm, then we would like you to be part of our team.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about this post, please call Becky Kitcat, Team Lead Neurology on 07799647241.
Main duties of the job
You will be working as part of the Integrated Neurology team providing specialist nursing intervention for patients with Parkinson's disease and associated movement disorders. The post holder will be expected to carry out comprehensive specialist holistic assessments and use their knowledge and skills to help manage the Parkinson's caseload with clinical support. Training will be provided.
The successful candidate will be required to work independently in providing education and information, advice, and support to patients in their own home and within clinics, as well as remotely via phone calls or video conferencing.
As part of the role, you will be expected to liaise and work closely with other healthcare professionals in ensuring that patient care needs are met accordingly, and that care is delivered to a high standard.
The role will involve partnership working with the Consultant Neurologists and the Integrated Neurology team.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfill your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer:
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
* Wide range of supportive staff networks
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse or Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities
* Degree or Diploma with demonstrable relevant clinical experience and post-graduate training
* Evidence of further professional development particularly in relation to the patient group (e.g., neurological rehabilitation management or neurology)
* I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
* Evidence of further professional development particularly in relation to the patient group (e.g., rehabilitation management or neurology)
Knowledge
* Knowledge of current key NHS developments and policies and implications for service delivery
Experience
* Experience in practicing within own professional field
* Evidence of own professional development
* Experience in working in a community setting
* Proven ability and experience of care management within a similar or related clinical specialty
* Post-registration experience of working with people who are vulnerable or experiencing disability as a result of neurological impairment
Additional Criteria
* Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Skills & Abilities
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
* Proven ability to work across multi-disciplinary groups
* Able to demonstrate sound personal management skills: i.e. time management, prioritizing, planning, organizational and problem-solving
* Ability to manage changes to service provision
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.
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