230063 Parkinson's Disease Clinical Nurse Specialist

Parkinson's Nurse Specialist

An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Dumfries and Galloway for a highly motivated and organised Parkinson's Nurse Specialist to join our Neurology team. This role is pivotal in delivering expert clinical care and guidance for individuals living with Parkinson's disease and related movement disorders across the region.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing specialist nursing input and clinical assessment for patients with Parkinson's disease.
• Supporting and supervising advanced therapies, including device-aided treatments and medication management.
• Acting as an autonomous practitioner, developing and implementing individualised care plans.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions.
• Promoting education and awareness of Parkinson's disease within the wider healthcare team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who thrives in a dynamic environment, demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, and is committed to delivering high quality, person centred care. You will primarily support outpatients, day cases, and inpatients undergoing investigation and treatment.

We welcome applications from nurses who are passionate about improving outcomes for people with Parkinson's and who are eager to contribute to the continued development of specialist services within NHS Dumfries and Galloway.

Shift Pattern: 7.5 hour shifts over 3 days (22.3 hours per week)

Informal enquiries to Laura Chapman - or Tel:

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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.