Job overview
If you are looking for a new opportunity to support patients across the lake district, South lakes and Lancashire, UHMBT has a position for you!
A permanent vacancy has arisen for a Clinical nurse specialist to support our patients living with Parkinson's Disease for 28 hours per week.
The successful candidate will preferably have at least one years' experience at band 6, or equivalent, leadership experience and experience in caring for patients with Parkinson's Disease with insight and knowledge of the condition.
Full support, including a structured induction period will be given to help the post holder to meet the requirements of the role.
Although predominantly based at FGH, there will be the requirement to travel cross bay.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be supporting patients with Parkinson's Disease diagnosis. Delivering care in the clinic setting, on the acute wards and in the patient's own homes when required to do so. Multi disciplinary team working is crucial in this role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To act as a clinical nurse specialist. The post holder will assess, plan, implement & evaluate individualised programmes of evidence based care providing specialist advice to patients, carers/relatives, and the multidisciplinary team on Parkinson's Disease. The post holder will work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to develop/improve services and quality of care delivered across the health economy
Act as an expert in nursing take a lead role in advancing the development of nursing practice.
In conjunction with the lead clinician, medical team and divisional senior nurse, develop and implement comprehensive packages of information, education and support for patients and their carers/relatives, this will include running a nurse led clinic for patients with Parkinson's Disease.
In conjunction with the lead clinician, service manager and divisional senior nurse, lead the development of clinical services following national and local guidance including NICE
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This advert is for Parkinson's Disease Specialist Nurse with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Kendal, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Jun 2026.
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