Community Neurology (MS/PD) Specialist Nurse

NHS; Harlow; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking to recruit an experienced senior nurse to work as a Band 7 Community Neurology Specialist Nurse with interest in Parkinson's Disease/MS in a joint role working across Essex Partnership University NHS Trust and Princess Alexandra NHS Trust.

We welcome applications from experienced or existing Band 7 Parkinson's Disease and MS Specialist Nurses as well as nurses working at Band 6 level aspiring to progress into a specialist nursing role within neurology.

The post holder will develop, implement and evaluate a seamless community PD/MS specialist service ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care and that specialist advice, education and support to health professionals and patients is provided. The post holder will drive service development, audits and research within the Community Neuro service in conjunction with Princess Alexandra NHS Trust.

They will work collaboratively with the established Primary Care Networks, ensuring cohesive leadership across the three localities.

The post holder will be an integral part of the West Essex Care Closer to Home model to meet the needs of the local population. In addition, they will work closely with the Virtual Hospital and Care Co-ordination Centre (CCC) to prevent hospital admission, facilitate hospital discharges and ensure care is delivered in the right place at the right time.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Work jointly with Princess Alexandra NHS Trust Neurology Team to contribute to a seamless service for patients.
2. Function autonomously in an adept manner to assess, manage, plan and implement treatment tailored to individual patients across the Parkinson's disease spectrum in both routine and non-routine circumstances.
3. Demonstrate an equitable service through audit and clinical effectiveness.
4. Maintain the Parkinson's Disease/MS patient caseload including acceptance of appropriate referrals, triage, waiting times and discharging patients to a dormant caseload when active input is no longer required.
5. To develop, deliver and evaluate a plan of care relating to symptom management, which will include assessment, planning, implementing, reviewing and documenting care plans in agreement with the person with Parkinson's Disease/MS. This will include but not exhaustive of ordering diagnostic tests and making referrals.
6. Support and facilitate patients to self-manage their disease ensuring they know when to seek help.
7. Actively participate in service development.
8. Active involvement in a multidisciplinary approach to the decision making process regarding commencing disease modifying treatment. Participate in ongoing delivery of treatment and monitoring of patients while on treatment.
9. To actively involve service users in providing feedback of their experience of the current service and suggestions for improvements.

About Us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.

Date Posted: 08 April 2025

Pay Scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, plus 5% HCA

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference Number: 364-A-8866

Job Locations:

Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way, Harlow, CM18 7BL

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications Essential:

• At least 3 years post registration experience working at Band 6
• Non-medical Prescriber or willingness to undertake within the first year in post
• Relevant post registration training in Parkinson's Disease/MS or willingness to undertake

Experience Essential:

• Extensive understanding of palliative care needs, EOL care planning and providing support
• Ability to communicate complex information to patients and relatives who may be anxious
• Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and potentially distressing information

Corporate Essential:

• Current driving licence
• Access to a car for work purposes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship:

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration:

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Name: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address:

Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way, Harlow, CM18 7BL

Employer's Website: https://eput.nhs.uk/