Parkinson's Disease Specialist Nurse

You will be working as part of the Integrated Neurology team providing specialist nursing intervention for patients with Parkinsons disease and associated movement disorders. The post holder will be expected to carry out comprehensive specialist holistic assessments and use their knowledge and skills to help manage the Parkinsons caseload with clinical support. Training will be provided. The successful candidate will be required to work independently in providing education and information, advice, and support to patients in their own home and within clinics, as well as remotely via phone calls or video conferencing. As part of the role you will be expected to liaise and work closely with other health care professionals in ensuring that patient care needs are met accordingly, and that care is delivered to a high standard. The role with involve partnership working with the Consultant Neurologists and the Integrated Neurology team

This role is working with Parkinsons patients providing support in a community setting. The role sits within the Integrated Neurology service. Training will be given to develop your knowledge and understanding of Parkinsons. If you are keen to develop and can demonstrate a positive attitude, enthusiasm then we would like you to be part of our team.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities