Community Parkinson's Disease Nurse Specialist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Mawrth 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £47,810.00 i £54,710.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Blackpool, FY2 0JG |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9382-26-0170 |
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As a community Parkinson's disease nurse specialist the successful candidate will have a keen interest in Parkinson's disease and will be an autonomous, highly skilled qualified nurse responsible for delivering specialist nursing care to our patients and their families living with Parkinson's disease. The post holder will provide expert assessment, care planning, symptom management, education and support to our patients. You will be supported by the Care of older people Consultants and Nurse Consultant. The role aims to promote self management, maintain independence,prevent avoidable hospital admissions and improve overall quality of life. The PDNS will act as an advocate, educator and key worker under the guidance of the Care of Older consultant team and will work collaboratively across primary, secondary and voluntary care services. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES -Undertake comprehensive holistic assessments of patients with Parkinson's disease, including motor and non motor symptom evaluation. -Develop, implement and regularly review individual care plans in partnership with patients and carers. -Monitor disease progression and treatment effectiveness, identifying complications and deterioration early. -Support medication titration and advanced therapies where appropriate. -Identify and manage common complications such as falls, dysphagia, cognitive impairment, mood disorders, sleep disturbances and autonomic dysfunction. -Deliver care in a variety of settings including clinics, patients homes and care homes. -Support end of life planning and palliative care in collaboration with relevant services. -Manage and prioritise a defined caseload of patients across the Fylde coast. -Respond to urgent referrals and provide timely clinical interventions to prevent hospital admissions where possible. -Provide ongoing emotional, psychological and practical support following diagnosis and throughout disease progression. -Educate patients and carers on symptom managemnt, medication adherence, lifestyle modifications and available support services. -Signpost to community resources, support groups, benefits advice and voluntary organisations. -Participate in MDT meetings and case discussions. -Maintain up to date knowledge of current research, national guidlines and best practice in Parkinson's disease care. -Contribute to service evaluation, audit and quality improvement initiatives. -Promote high standards of care, safeguarding and risk management. -Identify safeguarding concerns and escalate appropriately. -Ensure compliance with professional codes of conduct and local policies.