Parkinson's Disease Specialist Nurse

Leadership / Management Manage an autonomous caseload across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. Coordinate multidisciplinary care plans for patients with complex needs. Patient Care Undertake comprehensive specialist assessments of patients with complex Parkinson's disease presentations. Analyse clinical information to identify deterioration, complications and unmet care needs. Communication and Relationships Establish therapeutic relationships with patients, carers and families throughout the disease pathway. Deliver highly complex and sensitive information regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options and disease progression. Audit / Research Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement projects. Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and patient outcomes. Financial Responsibilities Use Trust resources responsibly and efficiently. Participate in service improvement initiatives which contribute to effective resource utilisation Information Resources Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive patient records. Utilise electronic patient record systems effectively. Please refer to the Job Description for further details