Job overview

Are you a nurse with experience in Parkinson’s and/or neurology? Do you have a desire to deliver excellent care to those with Parkinson’s in the community? Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you enjoy working in an exceptional team?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join our Specialist Nursing Team as a Parkinson’s Nurse at Betsi Cadwaldr University Hospital Trust, working closely with Neurology, the care of the elderly team and the rehabilitation team.

This post will be based primarily at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital but flexibility will be required depending on the service needs.

Working closely with the post holder will facilitate achievement of a quality patient experience, whilst acting within clearly defined policies/procedure guidelines, and codes of conduct.

The Parkinson’s Nurse will offer ongoing support and advice to people with Parkinson’s their families and carers and offer assessment and regular reviews in a nurse led clinic at the person’s home or by telephone as appropriate.

This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to develop expertise within this specialty. Experience within a neurology setting is desirable; however; consideration will be given to a candidate who demonstrates a keen interest and proven record of accomplishment of personal and professional development 

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. You will ensure that patients and their families are fully informed about their journey throughout the service and will liaise with other members of the community resource team to ensure the delivery of high quality care.

The focus will be to support patients to safely remain in their own homes for longer, prevent hospital admissions, facilitate early discharge and reduce GP contacts.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post, Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.