Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 specialist nurse within the Parkinson's Disease team. Recent and relevant experience in Parkinson's Disease is essential.
We are looking for an enthusiastic forward-thinking and motivated individual to join our team. If you have a passion for problem solving and improving outcomes for Parkinson's Disease patients we want to hear from you!
We are a small friendly welcoming team, dedicated to providing the best care for our patients and are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals who can bring unique skills to expand on our existing dynamic team. In return we will provide a supportive working environment with plenty of learning opportunities.
Please be aware that this role is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants should be aware of the requirement to independently obtain ongoing right to work in the UK beyond the expiry of any temporary or time-limited permissions. Evidence of this will need to be shared with the HR Team to ensure our records remain up to date.
Main duties of the job
Purpose of the Role:
* Deliver specialist, evidence-based, patient-centred care for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease.
* Coordinate care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
* Act as a resource for patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
* Support education, training, and service development.
Key Responsibilities:
* Clinical assessment and care planning.
* Communication with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
* Service development and policy contribution.
* Participation in research, audit, and quality improvement.
* Physical and emotional resilience in challenging environments.
Working for our organisation
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide specialist nursing expertise, facilitating evidence-based, patient-centred care and assessment for patients with Parkinson's disease.
To co-ordinate and monitor in-patients / out-patients throughout their assessment and treatment pathway.
To work with internal and external MDT and report or escalate patient wellbeing or deterioration in health.
To promote and support patients and carers to maintain quality of life balance.
To be involved in delivery of relevant programmes of education and development for all levels of staff and to act as a resource for patients and health care personnel.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
* Registered Nurse
* Evidence of CPD
* Teaching Qualification
Desirable criteria
* Relevant Specialty Qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
* Significant recent experience managing patients with Parkinson’s Disease and related conditions influencing the continued use of evidence-based practice.
* Significant experience in working with patients with complex needs, in a hospital or community-based setting. Understanding of professional issues.
* Understanding of professional issues.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential criteria
* Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner and undertake independent assessments, and contribute to the prescribing of relevant individualised care plans
* Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and Carers
* Experience of development and teaching other groups of staff
* Evidence of an area of special interest
* Initiative and motivation to develop services
* Strong commitment to joint working with excellent communication skills
Desirable criteria
* Understanding of clinical governance and ability to assist in establishing systems
* Evidence of critical appraisal skills
* Ability to participate in audit and related research therefore contributing to national and clinical research
Our Mission
Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.
Our Vision
Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
Our Values
Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.