Inpatient Parkinson s Disease Nurse Specialist

Inpatient Parkinson s Disease Nurse Specialist Overview

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate senior nurse with a strong interest in Parkinson’s disease to join our specialized team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This role presents an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality care and support to patients living with Parkinson’s disease, ensuring the best clinical practices and patient experiences.

As an inpatient Parkinson’s disease nurse specialist, you will serve as a clinical expert, advocate, educator, and primary contact for patients, their families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and promote evidence-based care across the organization.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized assessment, management, and support for patients with Parkinson’s disease in both inpatient and community settings.
• Provide expert advice on medication management, highlighting the importance of timely administration.
• Support patients, families, and caregivers through education, counseling, and care planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
• Facilitate education and training for healthcare professionals to enhance their knowledge and confidence regarding Parkinson’s disease.
• Assist in safe discharge planning and maintain effective communication with community and specialist services.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• First level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Leadership training or equivalent experience.
• Teaching qualification.
• Relevant post-registration experience in acute, mental health, or community nursing.
• Minimum of two years at Band 6 or above.
• Experience managing patients with neurological diagnoses and cognitive impairments.

Desirable

• Prescribing ability or willingness to undertake training.
• Specialist qualification in neurological nursing.
• Previous case management experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage complex clinical situations within a defined caseload.
• Proactive collaboration with A&E, GPs, and social care colleagues to prevent hospital admissions.
• Strong teaching and knowledge dissemination skills.
• Experience in assessing and planning individual care needs in partnership with patients and their caregivers.
• Proficient in using IT systems and communicating effectively in multidisciplinary settings.

This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and is open to applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK. For more information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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