Parkinsons Disease Nurse Specialist
| Posting date: | 02 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 September 2025 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR4 7TP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9155-MDNM-0925-01 |
Summary
Please see attached Job Description for full details Clinical Ensure provision of expert specialist advice and knowledge to patients, carers, and staff regarding Parkinsons Disease (PD) Accountable for the planning and delivery of patient care in relation to the PD service Pro-actively manage own workload and clinical caseload of patients, making decisions regarding care, treatment and support required. Liaise with Neurology consultants, co-ordinate the delivery of the PD patient pathways through the use of effective evidence based practice and national standards for patient safety and monitoring Manage/lead specialist nurse led clinics and playing a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes, supporting hospital discharge and preventing avoidable hospital admissions Managerial Attend meetings regarding PD care and represent STSFT as an organisation Participate in service meetings, neurology CG and directorate level discussions Contribute to MDT meetings ensuring patients are appropriately reviewed and treatment options discussed To represent the service and play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets are met Audit / Research / Governance Participate in audit, research and governance activity relevant to the PD service Continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the STSFT CG framework