This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
- Cornwall Foundation Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
An opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join the Parkinson’s team. The successful post holder will assist with providing a specialist community nursing service to people with Parkinson’s disease within Cornwall and will be part of our exciting service improvement project initiatives. The post holder will assist with patient caseload management, acting as a resource for service users/providers and promoting effective communication between all health professionals and the voluntary sector.
Experience of caring for people with Parkinson’s disease within an elderly care, inpatient or community setting would be essential for this post along with proven teaching skills.
The ability to travel independently across the county is essential for this post.
To assist with providing a specialist nursing service to people with Parkinson’s disease within the community setting. This post will involve reviewing people face to face or virtually via Attend Anywhere or telephone with support from the specialist Nurse service over Cornwall. Acting as an educational resource for service users/providers & promoting effective communication between all health professionals and the voluntary sector are also key components to the role.
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
