Job summary Parkinson Disease Community Nurse Specialist Nurse - Band 7 Contract: Fixed Term/Secondment - 2 years Are you a Nurse with excellent problem-solving skills, looking for a role as a Community Parkinson Disease Specialist Nurse? Would you like to work in a service who are passionate about improving the care and wellbeing for those living with Parkinson's disease. Look no further Whittington Health Adult Community Services are recruiting and looking for an individual with enthusiasm, drive and a passion for Parkinson's disease, to support the well-established Community Parkinson Disease service. The service is small and consists of one Parkinson Disease Specialist Nurse Consultant, who covers across acute and community settings. The successful candidate will act as a highly skilled resource within the field of Parkinson's Disease (PD). To deliver safe and effective interventions, advice, and support for people with Parkinson's disease and their families. There will be ample opportunity for learning and development in this exciting role. To manage a caseload of patients with PD through the four stages of the illness from diagnosis, maintenance, complex and palliative, using evidence-based principles to assess individual needs, set and implement programmes of care, evaluate interventions in both the hospital and community setting. We welcome applications for this exciting opportunity to join our innovative community team. Main duties of the job The postholder will provide specialist advice, support, and education for health professionals in both primary and secondary care settings. Will participate in planning, developing and evaluation of PD services within the London Borough of Haringey and Islington. Will contribute to research-based nursing practice and monitor the quality of the service provided. Undertake audit, CPD, teaching, research, and administration. The postholder will deliver education and training regarding the management of Parkinson's to patients, families, health, and social care professionals in both primary and secondary care, including private and voluntary organisations. Will be required to act as a highly skilled resource within the field of Parkinson's Disease and provide specialist advice, support, and education for professionals in both primary and secondary care settings. To deliver safe and effective interventions, advice, and support for people with Parkinson's disease and their families/carers. Manage a caseload of patients with PD through the four stages (diagnosis, maintenance, complex and palliative), using evidence-based principles to assess individual need, set and implement programmes of care, and evaluate interventions. Will contribute to research-based nursing practice and monitor the quality of the service provided. The postholder will be required to deliver an education package regarding evidence-based practice of Parkinson's to all health and social are care professionals. About us Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work. Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 220-WHT-2905 Job locations Whittington Health 1st Floor Old Nurses Building, Whittington Health, Magdala Avenue, London N19 5NF London N19 5NF Job description Job responsibilities To work in partnership with people who are affected by Parkinsons Disease to develop a primary care led Parkinsons Disease service which places the patient at the centre. To provide clinical care to people with Parkinsons Disease. This will include patient and carers advice and support, facilitation and advice on access to therapy and other support services, monitoring and adjustment of medication. The post holder will also be involved in formulation and monitoring of standards of clinical care, promotion of the availability of relevant services for clients and ensure that all clinical practice is evidence based, adhering to national guidelines relating to PD and Parkinsons Plus syndromes including audit of outcomes. To develop and establish entry and exit points on integrated care pathways, self-referral mechanisms for patients to access services and explore methods to improve information, communication and record systems. Various other duties included but not limited too. Job description Job responsibilities To work in partnership with people who are affected by Parkinsons Disease to develop a primary care led Parkinsons Disease service which places the patient at the centre. To provide clinical care to people with Parkinsons Disease. This will include patient and carers advice and support, facilitation and advice on access to therapy and other support services, monitoring and adjustment of medication. The post holder will also be involved in formulation and monitoring of standards of clinical care, promotion of the availability of relevant services for clients and ensure that all clinical practice is evidence based, adhering to national guidelines relating to PD and Parkinsons Plus syndromes including audit of outcomes. To develop and establish entry and exit points on integrated care pathways, self-referral mechanisms for patients to access services and explore methods to improve information, communication and record systems. Various other duties included but not limited too. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level Registered Adult Nurse or AHP (with the NMC). Relevant first degree level or working towards qualification Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Qualified non-medical prescriber Master's level education or equivalent experience. Skills Essential Leadership and initiative skills Able to manage competing demands and priorities in a changing, complex environment and is personally resilient. Able to Identify new ways of working to benefit the service and the patient experience Demonstrate an ability to integrate nursing knowledge and skills with the clinical aspects of the job Excellent Teaching / Mentoring skills Commitment to a learning team Proven ability to work autonomously Ability to organise and manage clinics and patient needs Competent IT (illiterate) skills including Microsoft Office apps (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) Desirable Independent/Supplementary Prescriber Knowledge & Experience Essential Aware of National Guidance for Parkinson Disease Understanding of clinical audit Knowledge of principles of clinical governance Experience in managing PD in an inpatient, outpatient or community setting At least 18 months clinical experience Aware of National Guidance for Parkinson Disease Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Experience of working in the community Experience of teaching Presentation skills Desirable Pharmacology knowledge in relation to PD Experience of working independently 3 years post registration experience within a relevant area Experience participating in audits and clinical research. Experience of service development Personal and People development Essential Approachable, open and with a positive approach to change Management skills including experience of team leadership and team building initiatives. Ability to organise own workload and be responsible for managing time and resources effectively. Able to prioritise, organise and coordinate the work of others Articulate and Reliable Self-motivated and autonomous but work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary and cross site team Communication Essential Excellent interdisciplinary communication skills and ability to facilitate collaborative multidisciplinary working relationships. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to adapt to effectively manage complex and sensitive situations Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level Registered Adult Nurse or AHP (with the NMC). Relevant first degree level or working towards qualification Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Qualified non-medical prescriber Master's level education or equivalent experience. Skills Essential Leadership and initiative skills Able to manage competing demands and priorities in a changing, complex environment and is personally resilient. Able to Identify new ways of working to benefit the service and the patient experience Demonstrate an ability to integrate nursing knowledge and skills with the clinical aspects of the job Excellent Teaching / Mentoring skills Commitment to a learning team Proven ability to work autonomously Ability to organise and manage clinics and patient needs Competent IT (illiterate) skills including Microsoft Office apps (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) Desirable Independent/Supplementary Prescriber Knowledge & Experience Essential Aware of National Guidance for Parkinson Disease Understanding of clinical audit Knowledge of principles of clinical governance Experience in managing PD in an inpatient, outpatient or community setting At least 18 months clinical experience Aware of National Guidance for Parkinson Disease Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Experience of working in the community Experience of teaching Presentation skills Desirable Pharmacology knowledge in relation to PD Experience of working independently 3 years post registration experience within a relevant area Experience participating in audits and clinical research. Experience of service development Personal and People development Essential Approachable, open and with a positive approach to change Management skills including experience of team leadership and team building initiatives. Ability to organise own workload and be responsible for managing time and resources effectively. Able to prioritise, organise and coordinate the work of others Articulate and Reliable Self-motivated and autonomous but work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary and cross site team Communication Essential Excellent interdisciplinary communication skills and ability to facilitate collaborative multidisciplinary working relationships. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to adapt to effectively manage complex and sensitive situations 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Whittington Hospital NHS Trust Address Whittington Health 1st Floor Old Nurses Building, Whittington Health, Magdala Avenue, London N19 5NF London N19 5NF Employer's website https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)