Job summary
- Main area
- Parkinson's (Elderly Medicine)
- Grade
- Band 6 (Year 1), progress to Band 7 (Year 2) - Based on competencies
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 419-6502198-NS-MY
- Employer
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- York Hospital
- Town
- York
- Salary
- £37,338 - £52,809 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/09/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Parkinson's Clinical Nurse Specialist
Band 6 (Year 1), progress to Band 7 (Year 2) - Based on competencies
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values
- We are KIND
- We are OPEN
- We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic motivated nurse with an interest in Parkinson’s disease.
This is a brand new post at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and the successful applicant will be instrumental in the setting up and development of this acute based service for people with Parkinson's in Elderly Medicine.
The position is 37.5 hours, based at York Hospital, but will be covering both inpatient and outpatient settings, serving the population of York and its surrounding areas.
This is a developmental post at a Band 6 progression to a Band 7 after the end of the first year, subject to successful completion of the competencies set out in the Parkinson's Nurse Competency Framework.
This post is initially funded for two years by Parkinson’s UK, with the post becoming substantive at the end of the two years, and as such the successful applicant will be expected to carry out an audit/evaluation of the post to demonstrate its value.
Main duties of the job
- To work as an autonomous practitioner to deliver an expert nursing service within this highly specialist area of Parkinson's Disease.
- Ensuring that patients with Parkinson's conditions receive the highest standard of care, with an emphasis on providing expert advice and support to patients and carers, including psychological support.
- To manage a caseload of patients/clients with Parkinson's Disease. Providing professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the specialty
- To lead the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice, in line with current research and guidelines.
- Providing nursing and medical educational training, support, and care within the Trust and externally.
- Ensure that all patients are treated with compassion, dignity, and respect.
- Ensure patients are assessed, have care plans that are implemented and evaluated in accordance with the Trusts and NMC requirements.
- As a key member of a multi professional team, ensure appropriate referral and discussion with other members of the team to optimise patient care.
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
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Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
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27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
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A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
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A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
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Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
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NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
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An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
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Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.[email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Diploma level education or equivalent
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Desirable criteria
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Working towards degree or equivalent
- Qualification in Elderly Medicine
- Non-medical prescriber - as determined by needs of the service
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential criteria
- Experience at Band 5 or equivalent including within a relevant speciality.
- Audit & Standard setting.
- Demonstrate existing interest in Parkinson’s.
- Current issues in healthcare.
- Understanding of the local and national nursing agenda.
- Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks/ national guidance.
- Understanding of research-based practice.
Desirable criteria
- Service development and/ or change management
Training
Essential criteria
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Willing to undergo training as necessary.
- To complete Parkinson’s UK Competency Framework online training.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Georgina Flatt
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07812701873
- Additional information
Contact name: Dr Nicholas Latcham
Contact job title: Associate Specialist
Contact telephone number: 01904 725607
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