We are looking for an enthusiastic motivated nurse with an interest in Parkinson's disease, to join the Elderly Parkinson's team at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The position is 22.5 hours, covering both inpatient and outpatient settings, serving the population of York and its surrounding areas. This is a Band 6 position, and the successful candidate would be expected to clinical competencies set out in the Parkinson's Nurse Competency Framework within their first year of employment.,
* To work as an autonomous practitioner to deliver an expert nursing service within this highly specialist area of Parkinson's Disease.
* Ensuring that patients with Parkinson's conditions receive the highest standard of care, with an emphasis on providing expert advice and support to patients and carers, including psychological support.
* To manage a caseload of patients/clients with Parkinson's Disease. Providing professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the specialty
* To lead the development of evidence base clinical nursing practice, in line with current research and guidelines.
* Providing nursing and medical educational training, support, and care within the Trust and externally.
* Ensure that all patients are treated with compassion, dignity, and respect.
* Ensure patients are assessed, have care plans that are implemented and evaluated in accordance with the Trusts and NMC requirements.
* As a key member of a multi professional team, ensure appropriate referral and discussion with other members of the team to optimise patient care.
Benefits
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
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