Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
1. Registered Nurse
2. NMC Registration Adult Nursing Part 1
3. Advanced diploma in nursing or equivalent
4. 1st degree, or willing to undertake
5. To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
6. Recognised Counselling Skills Certificate, experience or willing to undertake appropriate study
Desirable criteria
7. PG Cert
Experience
Essential criteria
8. Relevant experience with a proven interest in Long Term Conditions
9. Evidence of management and Leadership experience and development at ward level or similar.
10. Proven experience in the understanding of and communication with individuals with complex needs
11. Experience of effective time management and ability to prioritise own workload
12. Experience of innovative service delivery
Desirable criteria
13. Experience of neuromedicine or neurosurgery
14. Experience of management of patients with PD/MD
15. Primary Care experience
16. Audit and research experience
Further training
Essential criteria
17. Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
18. Ability to manage change whilst maintaining standards
19. Strong leadership skills
20. Good presentation skills
Desirable criteria
21. IT skills
special skills/ Aptitude
Essential criteria
22. Ability to work flexibly to meet needs of service
23. An ability to work under pressure acting as a role model for other health care professionals
24. A true team player who demonstrates diplomacy and maturity in all aspects of their work
25. Excellent listening skills
26. Compassionate and caring and a drive to delivery excellent patient care
Desirable criteria
27. Car driver with access to a car
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.
Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.
When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.
You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.
If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.
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The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.
Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.
All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
28. Job Description (PDF, 152.4KB)
29. Person Spec (PDF, 424.6KB)
30. Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 304.4KB)
31. Information for Candidates (PDF, 496.3KB)
32. Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 305.0KB)
33. Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)
34. Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)
35. Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)
36. A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameClare LindleyJob titleTeam LeaderEmail addressclare.lindley@nhs.netTelephone number0114 2711704Additional information
Nina Harding
Clinical Manager
Nina.Harding@nhs.net
01142268564