Parkinson's Clinical Nurse Specialist, External

Employer Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Employer type NHS Site University Hospital of Llandough Town Llandough Salary £48,527 - £55,532 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/12/2025 23:59 Parkinson's Clinical Nurse Specialist, External Band 7 WHO WE ARE: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support. Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond. We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are: We are kind and caring We are respectful We have trust and integrity We take personal responsibility OUR REGION: Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds. Job overview Working as an autonomous practitioner devise, implement and follow up specialist treatments across the disease spectrum for patients within a specific group. To be a skilled practitioner providing expert clinical care using an extensive theoretical knowledge base and practical experience to underpin the role, while acting as a role model for the delivery of expert care. To deliver specialist educational programmes to a range of healthcare professionals in relation to the specific disease, including medical, nursing and Allied Health Professional staff. To lead research and audit within given specialty internally and externally to the UHB. Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Parkinson's Team at the University Hospital of Llandough. We are looking for a forward thinking individual with strong leadership skills, to join a team of established Clinical Nurse Specialists, therapist, clinicians. The successful applicant will be motivated to develop an in depth knowledge of Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s related conditions. The Parkinson’s nurse is responsible for supporting people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones from diagnosis to the complex/palliative stage. Whist previous experience is desirable we are seeking someone with a passion to develop our service with the support of the team. The successful applicant will posses excellent communication skills and be confident in talking to patients and their families. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. Person specification Qualifications MSc or equivalent experience Teaching and assessing in clinical practice/Teaching qualification Experience Demonstrable experience in relevant speciality Experience of managing own caseload in relevant speciality Skills Evidence of excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Demonstrate sound IT skills Evidence of managing self development Evidence of ability to work independently Demonstrate ability to influence within and outside of service, across multi/inter disciplinary groups Involvement in audit and research Evidence of presenting work within and outside the organisation Special Knowledge Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in speciality IQT Silver Personal Qualities Evidence of ability to motivate, influence change, support staff and evaluate services Evidence of professional and personal development Ability to work flexibility to meet the needs of the service MANAGING YOUR APPLICATION: We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where diversity is celebrated. We aim to create a working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential no matter their disability, sex, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity or marriage and civil partnership status. We are keen to break down barriers in the UHB, and encourage applications from under-represented groups. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Name Tracy Williams; Job title Parkinson's Clinical Nurse Specialist; Email address tracy.williams4@wales.nhs.uk; Telephone number 02921 824342; Additional information: Sandra Mahon or Tracy Williams Parkinsons CNS Specialists #J-18808-Ljbffr