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Parkinson's Disease Specialist Nurse | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 05 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 pa pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 July 2024 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL2 6HT |
| Company: | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6331295/241-438-IC-24 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated, innovative and motivated Registered Nurse to join our expert nursing team within Parkinson Disease Specialist Service, to cover maternity leave.
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual with Epilepsy experience. You will be fully supported to develop existing and new skills working within frameworks of competence.
Experience of management of people with Parkinson's would be preferred however a Band 5 to 6 progression post would be considered, with training and development offered to support the development in role.
You will be joining a multi- disciplinary Neurology Long Term Condition service that continues to grow and develop, working alongside Consultant Neurologists, other specialty nurses and dedicated Health Care Assistants.
There is full administrative support and the team works collaboratively with the wider Neurology Long Term Conditions MDT that consists of neuropsychologists and specialist physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
To work as an autonomous practitioner with the Neurology Long Term Conditions service being professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your work.
To provide a Specialist Parkinson's Nurse Service within a community setting and to manage a complex caseload using evidence based and patient centred principles.
To work within the framework of a multi-disciplinary team to provide coordinated and effective specialist care and guidance to improve quality of life for people with Parkinson's Disease.
To provide specialised knowledge, skills and advice to clients, and be a source of expertise for therapy staff, other members of the MDT and other agencies.
To initiate your own continued professional development through researching best practice, networking with colleagues and seeking training opportunities and support/clinical supervision sessions.
The specialist Parkinson's Disease service is based at Breightmet Health Centre. Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton.
Here at Bolton our patients and people are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care and are guided by our trust Values.
The vision of this Trust is to be recognised by the people of Bolton and beyond as an excellent provider of health and care services and a great place to work. We are striving to attract, recruit and retain high calibre skilled staff which reflect our communities. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment. We aim to be consciously inclusive and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.
The Trust offers fantastic Staff Benefits, ranging from salary sacrifice schemes, including Cars, Technology and Cycling to an onsite gym and local store discounts.
You are encouraged to maintain your Covid vaccination status unless medically exempt and will be supported to access information and guidance, to inform decisions that supports vaccine confidence, protects yourself and patients.
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Jun 2024
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