PDNSA

Vacancy for an Advisory Officer - Nurse (Bank cover)

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:00:57 +0100

Bank Advisory Officer – Nurse (Bank cover)

Home based

Zero hours contract

£16.32 per hour

We are currently recruiting for an Advisory Officer (Nurse) to work on a bank basis, to help provide cover for the helpline on an adhoc basis.

About the role

You will provide expert nursing advice, support and information on Parkinson’s and related conditions to users of the telephone advisory service, in line with Advisory Service standards and procedures. You will have experience of using computer software such as Microsoft Office and Advisory Service systems including Respond and Call Handling, to manage workload with a willingness to learn new packages as required.

Skills, knowledge and experience

With an in depth knowledge of Parkinson’s related issues, you will be able to provide advice and information over the telephone and face-to-face.

You will therefore possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to a wide range of people from all backgrounds.

The helpline is open from 9.00am to 8.00pm on weekdays and 10.00am to 2.00pm on Saturdays.

The ideal candidate would have potential availability for both daytime and evening sessions. We require someone who is a Registered General Nurse with recent knowledge and experience of working with people with Parkinson’s

For further detail on how to apply, please visit www.parkinsons.org.uk/jobs. Please note; CVs will not be accepted as part of, or instead of, the application form. Closing date for completed applications: 5pm, Monday 12 April 2010. Please note; only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified.

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The PDS is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from disabled persons, including those with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s Disease Society of the United Kingdom. Registered Charity No. for England and Wales is 258197 and for Scotland is SCO37554.

A competency framework for nurses working in Parkinson’s disease management

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:15:37 +0000

The competency framework for nurses working in Parkinson’s disease management

Has been published to the PDNSA Website Download the document here! pdf format

Forward

This revised competency framework describes the knowledge and skills required by nurses to manage the care of people living with Parkinson’s disease in any healthcare setting and offers signposts for good practice. It addresses a number of political and professional issues, including Agenda for Change (DH, 1999), the need for leadership in nursing, the need for the development of standards, fi tness for practice and the increased focus on work-based and lifelong learning and clinical supervision for nurses. This revised document has now also been mapped to the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework... _{Read the whole document}

Message from Webmaster

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:42:16 +0000

Our new website has been up and running for over 4 months. I am happy to say that the traffic to our website has increased month on month by 2 and 3 hundred percent (200 - 300%).

Our membership area is a source of information in both current and archived publications. However, to date only 50% of our membership base has logged in to our Members area.

We do not understand WHY!

One reason may be due to the fact that we do not have your correct details if you have not received any correspondence from us in the last 3 months or are unable to login to the members area please contact us to confirm that we have your correct email address.

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I am employed as a Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist...

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:01:30 +0000

...but due to staff shortages I am being asked to work on the wards for a percentage of my working week. I have concerns about returning to the ward not only because of personal competency issues but also that this will not be in the best interests of the people on my caseload. Please can you advise me?

Answer:

While the PDNSA committee can not become involved in individual cases we do feel our role is to support members and offer advice, drawing on the vast experience and network contacts available. Below are 10 suggestions from the general consensus of the committee and we appreciate there will be local influences and factors that will impact on options available.

Meet with your line manager to voice your concerns.
Check your job description and contract of employment.
Contact your union representative for advice.
Determine if Human Resources department are aware of proposed plans.
If the post was pump primed consider contacting Parkinson’s UK (PDS) for advice.
Discuss concerns with Regional PDNS group and Clinical Supervision sessions.
Ensure a risk assessment is carried out for change in working practice.
Consider competencies for change in role.
Contact PDNSA for opportunity to access further discussion.
Remember to document all actions and discussions.

Members Notice 9th March 2010

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:24:58 +0000

Copy of the email sent out to our members 9th March 2010

5TH meeting of the UK Parkinsons Disease Non Motor Group

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:54:17 +0000

NON MOTOR SYMPTOMS OF PD: TREATMENT & QUALITY OF LIFE

Saturday 20th March 2010, Royal Society of Medicine, London

Download more information ppt format (power point) or pdf (file format)

URGENT MESSAGE re The PDNSA Standing Order Form

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:35:42 +0000

Please be aware that all versions of the PDNSA Standing order (Bankers Order) Form downloaded before 27th January 2010 is missing a 0 (zero) at the beginning of the PDNSA Account Number.

The seven figure number should contain 8 figures including a preceding 0.

If you have any concerns regarding this error please contact us here or download a corrected form here.

What do I need to login to the membership area

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:26:28 +0000

Answer:

To login to the membership area you need your PDNSA Membership number (Enter into the user box) and a password which has been sent to you electronically or set by yourself (enter password into the password box).

If you do not have a password click on the Did You Forget Your Password? link and enter your PDNSA Membership number or the email address which is registered with the PDNSA and a new password will be emailed to you.

If you do not know which email address the PDNSA has on its records or your email address has changed please, contact the us directly here.

Action Plan 2010 Updated

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:04:15 +0000

We have updated the PDNSA Action Plan to include or objectives for 2010 - visit our Action Plan 2010

Transmitter December 2009

admin — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:18:55 +0000

The Latest version of Transmitter December 2009 is now available to download from our members section:

Issue 14 includes:

Editor’s News
Action Plan 2010/ New look website
Healthy Alliance update
Innovation in PD awards
PDNSA Conference 2009
“I’m afraid it’s worse than we thought”
PDNSA Vice Chair News
Committee members / Dates for your diary 2010

Transmitter December 2009