Associate Community Matron for Parkinson's Disease

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Community Matron for Parkinson's Disease to join our team on the Isle of Wight.

As a Parkinson's Nurse Specialist you will provide information, advice and specialist support for people with Parkinson's and for their carers and families as well as healthcare professionals involved in their care.

We are seeking a pro-active, hardworking, passionate and forward-thinking individual to join us to act as an expert resource, providing support and education for professional staff across the primary, secondary, voluntary and private care sectors.

Do you have the necessary skills? If your answer is yes, we look forward to receiving your application., The purpose of the Community Matron for Parkinson's disease is primarily to maintain and improve quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease, provide support and education to people with Parkinson's Disease and their families in any location, and support and provide a seamless service from diagnosis to palliative care.

The Parkinson's disease community matron will act as an expert resource, providing advice, support and education for professional staff in the primary, secondary, voluntary and private care sectors. This will encompass the nursing care and management of people with Parkinson's disease (PD), working closely with patients, carers, consultants and general practitioners, therapists, social services and the voluntary sector advising on complex nursing care issues.

Highly specialist and comprehensive assessment of individual patient's needs, will lead to the setting and implementing of programmes of care for patients, linking with primary care and hospital staff to ensure care is properly co-ordinated.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.