Parkinson's Disease Nurse

Job Summary The successful applicant will work in a multi‑professional way to improve access to Parkinson's disease patients and strive to meet the criteria in relevant guidelines for evidence based practice. Main Duties of the Job This is a specialist community‑based service for PD service users by working closely with a consultant employed by WUTH who provides clinical leadership, GP's, therapists, pharmacists, patients, carers, social services, and other stakeholders across primary and secondary care to maintain the health and quality of life of people with Parkinson's disease. By providing a multi‑disciplinary and collaborative approach, community care led by the Parkinson's Disease (PD) Nurse specialist aims to provide crisis prevention, stabilise conditions, prevent unnecessary emergency department attendance and hospital admissions, and reduce hospital length of stay. The PD nurse provides a NICE guidance‑compliant service, offering education and training to the wider multi‑disciplinary team in best practice management of PD. The PD nurse is a nurse prescriber and can advise patients and health professionals, such as GP's, on medication adjustments. About Us Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 2023) with some outstanding areas. As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust's policies at all times. Details Date posted: 24 November 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 6 Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Part‑time Reference number: 844‑7596283 Job location: Bebington Health Centre, Birkenhead, CH63 7RX Job Responsibilities This is a specialist community‑based service for PD service users by working closely with a consultant employed by WUTH who provides clinical leadership, GP's, therapists, pharmacists, patients, carers, social services, and other stakeholders across primary and secondary care to maintain the health and quality of life of people with Parkinson's disease. By providing a multi‑disciplinary approach/multidisciplinary approach, community care led by the Parkinson's Disease (PD) Nurse specialist aims to provide crisis prevention, stabilise conditions and prevent unnecessary emergency department attendance and hospital admissions and decrease length of stay in hospital. The PD nurse provides a NICE guidance‑compliant service, offering education and training to the wider multi‑disciplinary team in best practice management of PD. The PD nurse is a nurse prescriber and can advise patients and health professionals, such as GP's, on medication adjustments. Person Specification Qualifications and Professional Training Registered General Nurse Nursing Degree or working towards Teaching & Assessment Module Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Desirable ENB N43 or equivalent (Diploma in Parkinson's Disease nursing) Non‑medical Prescriber Personal Qualities Access to a car for work purposes Enthusiastic Team Player Experience and Knowledge 3 Years Post‑registration Experience Working with the elderly and those with Parkinson's Disease for a minimum of 18 months Desirable Community Experience Skills and Attributes Excellent Communication Skills Flexible Approach to Work Able to plan and manage own workload Multi‑Disciplinary Working Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer Details Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Bebington Health Centre, Birkenhead, CH63 7RX Employer's website: https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr