Clinical Nurse Specialist Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders
The closing date is 17 June 2026.
The Sheffield Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder (PD/MD) team are looking to recruit a nurse who is keen to develop their career via the Specialist Nurse pathway. If you enjoy working in partnership with patients, taking a holistic approach to long‑term conditions and being part of that patient’s journey – this may be the role for you.
We are looking for a motivated nurse with a keen drive to learn and become established in the role of Specialist Nurse in PD/MD. Currently we have a well‑established team of experienced nurses and, as such, you need not be a PD/MD expert now; we will provide comprehensive orientation and a professional development plan tailored to nurture the abilities you already possess and develop the skills needed to succeed as a Specialist Nurse.
The successful applicant will be driven, forward‑thinking and committed to being involved in all aspects of the patient pathway. They will be self‑reliant, confident, work flexibly, adapt to change and ensure they work within the remits of their role. A car driver with a car is favoured as the post holder will provide services to a large geographical area by way of satellite clinics.
Main duties of the job
As a specialist, you are required to act as a point of contact for your patient; to be an advocate for their care and to liaise with all those involved in the care pathway, both in the hospital and community setting. Communication and collaboration are vital skills you must possess.
Using good communication you will ensure your patients are supported from initial diagnosis, with medication management, psychological and social support, whilst ensuring all safety concerns are addressed. For patients who cannot advocate for themselves, we are a point of contact for carers and families.
You will work with colleagues to contribute to the multidisciplinary team, facilitating management of patients with PD/MD and the social, psychological and physical complexities this diagnosis can bring.
You must also manage your own workload within busy time constraints. You will work autonomously running nurse‑led clinics but have the support of colleagues as well as two Senior Nurse Specialists.
The team includes professionals from a variety of backgrounds, and we celebrate the diversity and richness that an individual brings.
We want to hear from people who display integrity, professionalism, teamwork and a willingness to work hard to put the service user at the centre of everything we deliver.
About us
You will be working for an organisation that values and respects all staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and offers excellent benefits, commitments to professional development and many policies to support a healthy work‑life balance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse
- NMC Registration Adult Nursing Part 1
- Advanced diploma in nursing or equivalent
- 1st degree, or willingness to undertake
- Completion of the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998
- Recognised Counselling Skills Certificate, experience or willingness to undertake appropriate study
- PG Cert
Experience
- Relevant experience with a proven interest in Long Term Conditions
- Evidence of management and Leadership experience and development at ward level or similar
- Proven experience in understanding and communicating with individuals with complex needs
- Experience of effective time management and ability to prioritise own workload
- Experience of innovative service delivery
- Experience of neuromedicine or neurosurgery
- Experience of managing patients with PD/MD
- Primary Care experience
- Audit and research experience
Further training
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
- Ability to manage change whilst maintaining standards
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to work flexibly to meet needs of service
- Ability to work under pressure acting as a role model for other health care professionals
- A true team player who demonstrates diplomacy and maturity in all aspects of their work
- Compassionate and caring and a drive to deliver excellent patient care
- Car driver with access to a car
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff
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