Specialist Nurse in Movement Disorders and Deep Brain Stimulation

Please note this list is not exhaustive, please see the attached job description for full details. Continually monitor standards of care and participate in the improvement of care, through bench marking, audit and research. Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self andothers. Promote patient and public involvement activities in the specialist area, leading toservice improvement. Investigate with others critical incidents and service failures. To actively seek out clinical supervision and take responsibility for ensuringcontinuation of the process. To participate and be involved in the organisation of seminars, study days andmeetings led by the DBS service. To attend relevant courses and meetings both for personal development and thedevelopment of the DBS service through evidence based practice and todisseminate the information obtained at such course/meetings as required. Provide education and development opportunities for others. Develop own expert clinical knowledge and participate in the development of others clinical knowledge. Promote reflective practice by facilitating discussion about good practice and problem areas within clinical supervision environment. Provide information, education and support to recently diagnosed patients and their families. Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues. Attend annual appraisal to identify and agree training and development needs as part of Personal Development Plans. Maintain registration and comply with NMC professional code of conduct. Ensure own compliance and compliance of others with regard to mandatory training and PREP requirements. Provide specialist, expert clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues, patients andcarers/relatives. Participate in nurse-led clinics to provide people with information and supportregarding their condition. Participate in the development of services and assist the highly specialist nurse to implement change service delivery. Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group basis. Participate with regional links in the community to promote and increase awareness of services provided. Participate in the planning services with primary care trusts, local hospitals, residential homes and social services. Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources. Monitor health, safety and security of self and others and promote best practice in the clinical area.