Parkinson's Disease Specialist Practitioner- Surrey Downs H&C

2 weeks ago


England, United Kingdom Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Surrey Downs Health and Care

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of individuals living with Parkinson's disease

An exciting opportunity has emerged for an experienced nurse or allied healthcare professional to join the Neurology Service, tasked with further developing and delivering a specialist service for patients with Parkinson's disease across Surrey Downs. We are seeking a forward-thinking Nurse or Specialist Practitioner with a strong interest in Parkinson's and Neurology, along with demonstrated experience in managing patients within the community.

The successful candidate will assume a pivotal role in the development and delivery of a high-quality specialist service for individuals with Parkinson's disease. Responsibilities will encompass conducting assessments, providing expert advice and interventions, raising awareness about Parkinson's disease and its associated symptoms, and fostering collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient care pathways.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the continued development and delivery of a high-quality specialist service for people with Parkinson's disease.

To be responsible for undertaking assessments, providing expert advice and interventions within the specialist area of Parkinson's whilst promoting a seamless service with a multi-professional framework.

To provide expert support, advice and education to raise the awareness of the needs of patients with Parkinson's disease and the associated symptoms.

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous clinical specialist with access to advice and support from senior colleagues.

About us

Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.

Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes:

  • The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area
  • CSH Surrey
  • Epsom and St Helier's University Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Surrey Council County

Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.

It's on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed - we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before.

In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Clinical Responsibilities

  • Provide high quality, comprehensive and timely assessments for people with Parkinsons to support at all stages of Parkinsons including end of life.
  • Formulate a specialised programme of care using advanced clinical reasoning
  • Use specialist knowledge to refer to other professionals and for diagnostic tests
  • Actively manage a caseload ensuring prioritisation of time and clinical priorities
  • Assure current skills and practice meets evidence-based standards and guidelines by participating in clinical meeting and practice learning with local Parkinsons networks and using benchmarking and relevant standards and guidelines (eg. NICE).
  • To monitor any changes to medication regimes, communicating responses to the GP and the consultant responsible for the care of the client
  • To facilitate good communication links between the client and carers and those involved in the management of the condition
  • To participate in training and education of the individual, their carer and health and social care professionals involved in the management of the condition
  • To provide support to clients with psychological and psychiatric problems associated with the condition.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential


  • Registered Nurse or Registered Allied Healthcare Practitioner
  • Previous experience in management of Parkinson's disease
  • Post registration qualification in Parkinson's disease or equivalent post-qualification experience

Desirable


  • Non-medical prescriber qualification
  • Educated to degree level
  • Involvement in training

Experience and Knowledge

Essential


  • Relevant post registration experience
  • Evidence of experience in multi-disciplinary working

Desirable


  • Participation in research and clinical audit and knowledge of current professional issues
  • Awareness of clinical governance agenda

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential


  • Demonstrates the capacity to thrive under pressure while serving as a role model for fellow healthcare professionals
  • An adept team player who consistently exhibits diplomacy and maturity across all facets of their work.

Desirable


  • Demonstrates leadership skills

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom General Hospital

Epsom

KT18 7EG

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