About this role
Job summary
The Sheffield Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder (PD/MD) team are looking to recruit a nurse who is keen to develop their career via the Specialist Nurse pathway. If you enjoy working in partnership with patients, taking a holistic approach to long term conditions and being part of that patients journey - this may be the role for you.
As such we are looking for a motivated nurse with a keen drive to learn and become established in the role of the Specialist Nurse in PD/MD. Currently we have a well-established team of experienced nurses and as such you need not be an PD/MD expert now; we will provide a comprehensive orientation and professional development plan which will be tailored to nurture the abilities you already possess and develop those skills needed to succeed as a Specialist Nurse.
The successful applicant will be driven, forward thinking and committed to being involved in all aspects of the patient pathway. They will self-reliant and confident in being able to work flexibly and adapt to change, all whilst ensuring they are working within the remits of their role. A car driver with use of a car is favoured as the post holder will provide services to a large geographical area by way of satellite clinics.
Main duties of the job
As a specialist you are required to act as a point of contact for your patient; to be an advocate for their care and to liaise with all those involved in the care pathway, both in the hospital and community setting. As such communication and collaboration are vital skills you must possess to a high standard.
Through use of good communication you will ensure your patients are supported from initial diagnosis, with medication management, psychological and social support, whilst ensuring all safety concerns are addressed. For those patients who cannot advocate for themselves we are a point of contact for carers and families to support their loved ones.
The successful applicant will work with their colleagues to contribute to the multidisciplinary team, facilitating management of patients with PD/MD and the social, psychological and physical complexities this diagnosis can bring.
You must also be able to manage your own workload within busy time constraints. You will work autonomously running nurse-led clinics but have the support of colleagues as well as two Senior Nurse Specialists.
Currently in the team we have professionals from a variety of backgrounds, and we are open to the diversity and richness that an individual brings to the team.
We want to hear from individuals who have a high level of integrity and professionalism, a team player who is willing to work hard to put the service user at the centre of all we deliver.
If this is you we want to hear from you.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse NMC Registration Adult Nursing Part 1 Advanced diploma in nursing or equivalent 1st degree, or willing to undertake To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998. Recognised Counselling Skills Certificate, experience or willing to undertake appropriate study
Desirable
PG Cert
Experience Essential
Relevant experience with a proven interest in Long Term Conditions Evidence of management and Leadership experience and development at ward level or similar. Proven experience in the understanding of and communication with individuals with complex needs Experience of effective time management and ability to prioritise own workload Experience of innovative service delivery
Desirable
Experience of neuromedicine or neurosurgery Experience of management of patients with PD/MD Primary Care experience Audit and research experience
Further training Essential
Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to manage change whilst maintaining standards Strong leadership skills Good presentation skills
Desirable
IT skills
special skills/ Aptitude Essential
Ability to work flexibly to meet needs of service An ability to work under pressure acting as a role model for other health care professionals A true team player who demonstrates diplomacy and maturity in all aspects of their work Excellent listening skills Compassionate and caring and a drive to delivery excellent patient care
Desirable
Car driver with access to a car
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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Sheffield
S10 2TA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)