About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to develop and consolidate specialist skills in Parkinson's disease, working across the acute and community pathways.
The Parkinson's Specialist Practitioner will be responsible for the provision of specialist clinical support for people with Parkinson's Disease (PD) and parkinsonian syndromes who are living in City and Hackney, and their carers. The role sits within the Adult Community Rehabilitation Team and works in collaboration with the Advanced clinical practitioner in Parkinsons and the Movement disorder service at Homerton Hospital. This will include patient and carer advice and support, facilitation and advice on access to therapy and other support services, monitoring and adjustment of medication.
This post is open to health care professionals with relevant training including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, dietitians , pharmacists and nurses.
Experience in working with people with Parkinson's Disease is essential, but candidates may not have specialist knowledge of PD; a willingness and ability to develop the required levels of expertise is required.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will:
Have/develop specialist skills in the care of patients with PD including the co-ordination and delivery of treatments, evaluating patient management and identifying strategies for the further development of a high quality and cost effective service.
Work as an autonomous practitioner. Receive direct referral for patients with PD and manage the caseload independently and without supervision. Be able to communicate and negotiate in complex situations and across a range of teams/ specialities. Work closely with the Adult Community Rehabilitation Team, Integrated Independence team (IIT), Adult community nursing and neighbourhood teams in order to develop and influence an integrated approach to the delivery of the care to patients with PD in City and Hackney. Work closely with the Homerton Neurology and Elderly Care teams to develop robust referral and diagnostic pathways to improve access and equity of expertise in the management of PD across the trajectory of the disease course and to minimise inappropriate hospital visits or admissions Work within the Homerton Movement Disorders clinic.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
Further study at level 2/3 to diploma equivalent /Degree level of study Registered Practitioner with current registration with appropriate body (NMC/HCPC) Further study within Parkinson's disease leadership certificate of equivalent experience
Desirable
Post graduate study in relevant subject
Skills and abilities Essential
Good organisational skills IT skills oAbility to work autonomously within the boundaries of their competence and knowledge
Desirable
oIndependent non medical prescriber
Experience Essential
Knowledge and experience of Parkinson's Disease Experience in both clinic based and community settings Practice experience as autonomous practitioner Experience of working with a multi disciplinary team
Desirable
Experience of leading audit /research in practice Experience of CHC assessment paperwork and process
Knowledge Essential
oDemonstration of continued learning within Parkinson's disease oKnowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues oExpert Knowledge of Parkinsons symptoms and interventions
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements Essential
Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
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 Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address ACRT, 3rd Floor, 6 Orsman Road and Homerton hospital
6 Orsman Road
London
N15RA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)