Clinical Nurse Specialist for Parkinson's Device Assisted Therapies
NHS AfC: Band 7
Main area Parkinson's Disease Specialist Practitioner Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 216-AH-DC8248168
Site University Hospitals Plymouth Derriford Town PLYMOUTH Salary £39,959 - £56,515 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 21/10/2026 23:59
Job overview
Due to an internal promotion, an exciting permanent, full time opportunity has arisen to join the Parkinson’s Specialist Team to support people with Parkinson’s, in particular with Device Assisted Therapies
The successful candidate will preferably have demonstrable experience at band 6, or equivalent, demonstrable leadership experience and demonstrable experience or an interest in caring for patients with Parkinson's Disease with insight and proven knowledge of the condition.
Dependant on proven knowledge and demonstrable experience, the post is a development post. Commencing at band 6, developing to band 7 on completion of relevant training and meeting specified outcomes.
Full support, including a structured induction period will be given to help the post holder to meet the requirements of the role.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be supporting patients with a Parkinson's Disease diagnosis. Delivering care in the clinic setting and on the acute wards and virtually, via our Parkinson’s Hub.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the main Job Description for this post
The successful candidate will be supporting patients with a Parkinson's Disease diagnosis. Delivering care in the clinic setting and on the acute wards and virtually, via our Parkinson’s Hub.
Person specification
Qualifications
- First level degree in adult/mental health nursing
- Professional (NMC) registration
- Willing to undertake to PD Module- management of Parkinson’s disease and associated conditions
- Ability to undertake non-medical prescribing module according to current legislation.
- Leadership Course or equivalent
- MSc in clinical nursing, or willing to work towards, or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Teaching qualification or proven evidence of and demonstrable experience of teaching
Knowledge and experience
- Extensive demonstrable experience within Parkinson’s care
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high-quality patient care
- Demonstrable experience of wound care and management of cutaneous infections such as cellulitis
- Theoretical and practical proven knowledge of Parkinson’s disease and related disorders.
- Proven knowledge and ability to develop of educational programmes
- Demonstrable experience within Parkinson’s care at the advanced/complex disease stage
- Demonstrable experience of assessment, initiation of management of infusion-based device assisted therapies
- Demonstrable experience of drawing up and administering infusion-based therapies
- Demonstrable experience of administering subcutaneous treatmentsDemonstrable experience of initiating, monitoring and maintaining patients on Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Aptitude and Abilities
- Management of clinical case load
- Proven understanding the difference between direct and indirect care
- Able to prioritise workload
- Able to work within a rapidly changing environment
- Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries
- Ability to write Annual Report and Service Development reports
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY INCLUDING YOUR JUNK FOLDER.
If you need support with the online application process or require reasonable adjustments with the application and/or interview process please contact the Recruiting Manager for this post.
We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants about less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. We recommend contacting the manager of the role prior to applying and we commit to giving requests full consideration.
We welcome and encourage applicants who identify with all protected characteristics to apply for our roles. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and improves our patients' experience. At UHP we aim to create an inclusive workplace and hospital where everyone feels they belong and included .
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.Providing false information is an offence & could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal/police action if an applicant is successful.
Please note that if you are successful in your application & accept the position you agree that the Staff Health and Wellbeing Department can access your health records from your current/previous employer in order to check the status of your inoculations & screening tests. This is an automated process & the information will only be used for these purposes prior to your taking up the position with us.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
We’d love to hear from you if you feel you’re a great fit for the role - and that the role is right for you.Below, you’ll find more information about our recruitment process and what happens once you’ve submitted your application.
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