Clinical Nurse Specialist - Parkinson Disease

Practice autonomously demonstrating problem solving and clinical decision making skills while demonstrating accountability and responsibility

Assess, manage, deliver and co-ordinate the plan of care for patients utilising the effective and efficient use of resources

Undertake investigations driven by protocol and within your competence. Interpret results and act accordingly.

Apply advanced skills, knowledge and behaviours relevant to specific area of practice

Provide specialist clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues, patients and carers/relatives.

Support the development of a learning organisation alerting managers to resource issues which may affect this.

Support the development of specialist knowledge and skills for all staff groups in your specialist area

Make recommendations regarding supplies and equipment, ensuring the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.

Establish effective relations and communication networks with internal and external agencies, All Wales or National networks. Maintain awareness of professional issues.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Qualifications and Knowledge

Desirable: - Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience); - Advanced clinical skills; - Non-medical Prescribing (v300)

Experience

Desirable: - Band 5 experience; - Experience of participating in research; - Experience of participating in practice change

Language Skills

Desirable: - Welsh Speaker (Level 1)