About this role
Job summary
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
Cornwall Foundation Trust
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
An opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join the Parkinson's team. The successful post holder will assist with providing a specialist community nursing service to people with Parkinson's disease within Cornwall and will be part of our exciting service improvement project initiatives. The post holder will assist with patient caseload management, acting as a resource for service users/providers and promoting effective communication between all health professionals and the voluntary sector.
Experience of caring for people with Parkinson's disease within an elderly care, inpatient or community setting would be essential for this post along with proven teaching skills.
The ability to travel independently across the county is essential for this post.
Main duties of the job
To assist with providing a specialist nursing service to people with Parkinson's disease within the community setting. This post will involve reviewing people face to face or virtually via Attend Anywhere or telephone with support from the specialist Nurse service over Cornwall. Acting as an educational resource for service users/providers & promoting effective communication between all health professionals and the voluntary sector are also key components to the role.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential
Level 1 Registration Substantial experience post registration (RN) Employed within an elderly care/neurology/community setting caring for people with Parkinson's Disease
Desirable
Parkinson's Disease Specialist Module Degree Qualification
Skills and Aptitude Essential
Good written and verbal communication skills Good organisation skills and time management Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Desirable
Ability to prepare and present reports Understanding of the audit process
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.
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 Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Austell Community Hospital
Porthpean Road
St Austell
PL26 6AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)