Parkinson Specialist Nurse | East London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | Ampthill, MK45 1AB |
| Company: | East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7794779/363-CHB7794779 |
Summary
We are seeking motivated, dynamic, and passionate Band 7 Community Parkinson's Specialist Nurse to work within our Community team across Bedfordshire.
The post holder will lead and deliver a high-quality specialist Parkinson’s Disease nursing service, managing a defined caseload of patients with Parkinson’s Disease and related Parkinsonism. Working autonomously and in close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, primary care, and partner organisations, the role focuses on providing holistic, evidence-based, patient-centred care in community settings.
As a key specialist resource, the Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse will provide expert clinical advice, education, and support to patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals, while contributing to service development, quality improvement, and strategic planning in line with local and national guidance.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop and utilise specialist knowledge and skills within aCommunity Parkinson’s Disease service. The role focuses on the assessment, management, and ongoing support of people living with Parkinson’s Disease and related Parkinsonism, providing expert symptom management, education, and support to patients, families, and carers across community settings.
You will work autonomously to deliver holistic, evidence-based care, supporting patients to maintain independence, quality of life, and self-management for as long as possible. The role includes advanced clinical assessment, complex decision-making, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, primary care, and partner organisations.
You will also have the opportunity to further develop leadership, service development, and educational skills, contributing to the ongoing development of the Parkinson’s Specialist Nursing Service and supporting the training and development of other healthcare professionals.
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
We offer excellent development opportunities and training directed towards your needs/goals.
Experience and an NMP qualification in the field of palliative care is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important.
Youmusthave a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties.
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Mar 2026