Job summary
The role is based in the ENT Outpatient Department.
We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse to work in the ENT Outpatient department.
To succeed in this role you will need to be driven, dynamic and have a desire to learn and develop your skills. Following suitable training, you will be expected to work autonomously in the nurse-led aural care clinic. In addition, you will be running consultant clinic rooms, ensuring patients are prepared for their appointment and supporting the clinician to ensure the smooth running of the clinic.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary, you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
The role will comprise delivering ENT care across the specialty pathway. This will include a working in the ENT emergency service supporting the doctor in the clinic. It will also require the post-holder to work in the various sub-specialties within the unit including Head and Neck Cancer.
Some previous experience in the specialty would be advantageous.
About us
Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them.
Our Team is tightly knit and work well together. There are a number of specialties associated within the team and close working relationships enhance patient care and the running of the department. Effective communication is essential to succeed in this role.
There are regular departmental meeting which all members are expected to attend and contribute including regular teaching and learning opportunities.
This vacancy would suit a qualified nurse with experience in the specialty and who is looking to develop their clinical skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a member of the team you will be responsible for the smooth running of the clinic room assigned to you for a session. Allocation of duties will provide exposure to the various sub-specialties in which you will be required to work.
There are developments underway to enable a purpose-built procedure suite within the unit in which the post-holder will also be involved in staffing.
Full training will be given and opportunities for development of both the service and individual is expected and encouraged into either the clinical or managerial route.
This is a very dynamic department and would suit a candidate with a similar outlook.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a member of the team you will be responsible for the smooth running of the clinic room assigned to you for a session. Allocation of duties will provide exposure to the various sub-specialties in which you will be required to work.
There are developments underway to enable a purpose-built procedure suite within the unit in which the post-holder will also be involved in staffing.
Full training will be given and opportunities for development of both the service and individual is expected and encouraged into either the clinical or managerial route.
This is a very dynamic department and would suit a candidate with a similar outlook.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Current Level 1 NMC Registration
- Paediatric trained
Desirable
- Possession of mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Supervision of Non-registered staff and students
Desirable
- Experience in ENT/Head and Neck
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication
- Demonstrate effective IT competence
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching skills
- Evidence of effective team working
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Desirable
- Demonstrate leadership skills
- Demonstrate ability to prioritise workload
- Demonstrate ability to supervise others
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Current Level 1 NMC Registration
- Paediatric trained
Desirable
- Possession of mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Supervision of Non-registered staff and students
Desirable
- Experience in ENT/Head and Neck
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication
- Demonstrate effective IT competence
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching skills
- Evidence of effective team working
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Desirable
- Demonstrate leadership skills
- Demonstrate ability to prioritise workload
- Demonstrate ability to supervise others
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).