230063 Parkinson's Disease Clinical Nurse Specialist

Nhsayrshireandarran; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a highly motivated Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist to enhance care for patients with Parkinson’s disease in Dumfries and Galloway. The role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide clinical assessments, support advanced therapies, and promote education about the condition. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a passion for patient care. This position offers a dynamic working environment and part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in neurology or related field.
• Knowledge of Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders.
• Proven ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing input and clinical assessment for patients.
• Support and supervise advanced therapies including medication management.
• Develop and implement individualised care plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical records.
• Promote education and awareness of Parkinson’s disease.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Clinical assessment for Parkinson’s disease

Support for advanced therapies

Autonomous practitioner abilities

Job description

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.

Based within our specialist service, you will support a growing caseload of patients, working closely with the speciality leads and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT). You will play a key role in enhancing communication between primary and secondary care teams, ensuring continuity and quality of care for patients throughout their journey.

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 - [e-mail] or Tel: [phone]

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