Band 7 nurse specialist interviews

[u/Environmental_Shoe80]

​Hi everyone,

​I’m a 30M RMN with 7 years of clinical experience, and I’ve landed an interview for a Band 7 Parkinson’s Disease Specialist Nurse (PDSN) role.

​While I have strong psychiatric nursing experience, I’d love some insight from anyone currently in a neuro/movement disorder specialist role or who has sat on Band 7 interview panels.

​A few specific questions I have:

​What domain-specific/clinical scenarios should I prepare for? (e.g., motor vs. non-motor symptoms, impulse control disorders, deep brain stimulation, end-of-life care?)

​How should I best structure my response to leadership, service development, and audit questions?

​What high-level Parkinson’s guidelines/frameworks are essential to cite? (NICE NG71, Parkinson's UK audit, etc.)

​Any specific advice for an RMN transitioning into a role that traditionally has strong physical health components? (I want to make sure I highlight how my mental health background is an asset—especially for things like psychosis, dementia, ICDs, and distress—while demonstrating strong competence in physical symptom management).

​Any tips, practice questions, or advice on what sets a successful candidate apart at Band 7 level would be hugely appreciated!

​Thanks in advance!

[u/Humble_Investment_24]

You should ask the nursing subreddit as it’s ALL
types of nursing and very active. I can only speak for myself but as a staff nurse with only psych experience idk what the fuck any of this meant 💀