Job summary
The ENT team at Imperial is delighted to be able to offer an exciting and unique opportunity for an experienced and passionate Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to work at Charing Cross Hospital. This brand new post has been created as part of the further expansion our workforce redesign program and increasing commitment to Advanced Practice.
We are looking for an experienced nurse who already works in an ENT setting, in both out-patients, and theatres who will use their knowledge and skills to provide expert, efficient and safe patient care whilst under supervision of a Consultant Rhinologist. You will demonstrate expert clinical judgement and critical decision-making skills based upon evidence-based practice and work collaboratively with the wider ENT team.You will be a highly skilled and passionate individual who is either in possession of, or working towards a Masters level qualification in Advanced Nursing Practice. All candidates must be able to provide evidence of a strong commitment to the provision of quality driven, evidence-based practice in order to enhance the patient experience.
We are an internationally recognised and forward-thinking service and are committed to delivering the best possible care to our patients. We encourage the development of our staff and expect them to keep up to date and promote evidence-based practice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a member of the Trust's Rhinology team and undertake the role of Advance Nurse Practitioner (ANP). This role is central to the provision of additional baseline clinic capacity and the reduction of waiting times for first appointments thereby improving RTT compliance. The role will also serve to provide qualitative benefit whereby the additional nurse-led clinics will serve to make the ENT outpatient pathway more efficient. The creation of this new role will also see the added benefit of more MDT style decision-making as the ANP Clinics will take place alongside current Consultant-led clinics.We are looking for an experienced nurse who already works in an ENT setting, in both out-patients, and theatres who will use their knowledge and skills to provide expert, efficient and safe patient care whilst under supervision of a Consultant Rhinologist. You will demonstrate expert clinical judgement and critical decision-making skills based upon evidence-based practice and work collaboratively with the wider ENT team.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Independent prescribing qualification
- Advanced or Intermediate Life Support provider
- Educated to or working towards a Master's level advanced practice qualification
Desirable
- Post registration teaching and assessing qualification
- Advanced assessment course or willingness to undertake within an agreed timeframe
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Ear, Nose and Throat surgery (both outpatients and theatre) including Rhinology and Facial plastics
Desirable
- Experienced independent practitioner in invasive Rhinology procedures.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Physical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
- Effective time management for self and others
- Developing relevant clinical expertise
- Formal and informal teaching experience
Desirable
- Involvement in relevant professional networks / group
- Involvement in primary research
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Independent prescribing qualification
- Advanced or Intermediate Life Support provider
- Educated to or working towards a Master's level advanced practice qualification
Desirable
- Post registration teaching and assessing qualification
- Advanced assessment course or willingness to undertake within an agreed timeframe
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Ear, Nose and Throat surgery (both outpatients and theatre) including Rhinology and Facial plastics
Desirable
- Experienced independent practitioner in invasive Rhinology procedures.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Physical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
- Effective time management for self and others
- Developing relevant clinical expertise
- Formal and informal teaching experience
Desirable
- Involvement in relevant professional networks / group
- Involvement in primary research
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
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).
