About this role
Job summary
Parkinson's Clinical Nurse Specialist- Permanent
The post, a Clinical Specialist Nurse for Parkinson's Disease (PD), is part of the Community Neurology Team, in Dudley Rehabilitation Service (DRS), which is a specialist multidisciplinary team providing advice, rehabilitation, treatment and management of patients with neurological conditions across the Dudley Borough.
Thepost holder willwork closely withthe acute PD CNS, the elderly care andneurology consultantsand theNeurology Specialist Pharmacistbased at Russell's Hall Hospital,as well as theLongterm conditions team based in the Dudley Clinical Hubtoplan, co-ordinate and deliver care for patients to try to keep them safe and as independent as possible in the community. The post holderwill liaisewith GPsand Community PartnershipTeams in their PCN, attending meeting as necessary; as well as attending the PD multidisciplinary team meetings, and the Community Neurology pathway MDT meetings.
Main duties of the job
To manage a caseload of PD patients who need ongoing support, assessmentand treatment within the community.
To have a specialist understanding of medications used to treat PD, and common complications, understandingpossible sideeffects. To educate patients on the various drugs available as necessary andappropriate.
To prescribe treatments within nurse, non-medical prescribing (NMP) constraints.
To undertake nurse led clinics for PD patients.
To have responsibility for and contribute to PD education for staff and patients
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.
About us
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 believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. 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. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached which outlines the main roles and responsibilities of this job.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Diploma / degree in Nursing Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council MSc in relevant clinical area or equivalent post-graduate courses / experience Evidence of extensive, relevant post graduate training V300 Non- medical prescribing qualification, or, willing and able to complete it
Experience Essential
Evidence of relevant and extensive post-graduate experience Experience of carrying out audit Experience of working with patients with a neurological or long-term condition Experience of facilitating service development
Desirable
Experience of working in the community Experience of working with PD patients
Knoweldge Essential
Specialist knowledge of Parkinson's Disease and its treatments or willingness to learn. Able to carry out self-directed learning Willing and able to carryout CPD to keep up to date with clinical skills and knowledge
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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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address Stourbridge Health & Social Care Centre
John Corbett Drive
Amblecote, Stourbridge
DY8 4JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)