Job summary
An opening has arisen within the ENT-head and neck nursing team for the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an experiencedregistered nurse to take a Band 7 Senior Sister / Charge Nurse post in ENT-head and neck based mainly at the Barnet 'hot' site with a requirement to support at the Chase Farm weekly head and neck MDT sessional day and occasionally at the Royal Free site.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to lead on general ENT-head and neck nursing including taking an active role in altered airway patient management, post operative care, ear care and thyroid clinics. You must be confident and motivated to undertake hands on clinical work and have evidence of continuing professional and personal development. Possessing excellent communication and people management skills will allow close working with individuals and teams to develop and maintain the established ways of working. A dedication to providing a high standard of service and a flexibility to cover needs of service will ensure success and fulfilment in working for the Trust.
The post is full time (37.5 hours) and covers 5 days of service Monday to Friday. There is no requirement to work UK public bank holidays.
About us
To support you in this role there is an experienced Band 7 Macmillan clinical nurse specialist (CNS) and 1-2 band 6 ENT specialist nurses. You will be a key member of the Trust ENT-head and neck multidisciplinary team supporting your colleagues and patients with day-to-day clinic activities, the emergency pathway and as part of the agreed cancer pathways. There will be a requisite to undertake nurse led clinics within the speciality.
Candidates will be required to give a 10-minute PowerPoint presentation on the day of interview and the subject will be given once interview time confirmed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the speciality.
- To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care.
- Work autonomously in providing all relevant forms of advanced nursing care for ENT patients in both the Outpatients department and in-patient setting.
- Have an active role in setting and implementing standards of patient care in the ENT clinic and in-patient areas.
- Have an active role in implementing and maintaining standards for ENT endoscopes management and traceability.
- After appropriate training, run ENT Nurse led clinics for minor procedures such as micro suction.
- After appropriate training run Nurse Led clinic for laryngectomy patients.
- Work in close association with the ENT Medical Consultant team.
- Work with senior medical and nursing staff to guide and support junior members of the nursing and medical teams in the ENT clinic and ward environment to ensure standards are maintained at optimal levels.
- Take an active role in the support and management of patients with a tracheostomy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the speciality.
- To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care.
- Work autonomously in providing all relevant forms of advanced nursing care for ENT patients in both the Outpatients department and in-patient setting.
- Have an active role in setting and implementing standards of patient care in the ENT clinic and in-patient areas.
- Have an active role in implementing and maintaining standards for ENT endoscopes management and traceability.
- After appropriate training, run ENT Nurse led clinics for minor procedures such as micro suction.
- After appropriate training run Nurse Led clinic for laryngectomy patients.
- Work in close association with the ENT Medical Consultant team.
- Work with senior medical and nursing staff to guide and support junior members of the nursing and medical teams in the ENT clinic and ward environment to ensure standards are maintained at optimal levels.
- Take an active role in the support and management of patients with a tracheostomy.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- First level degree
- Evidence of post registration qualification relevant to specialty
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-registration experience in area of specialty
- Evidence of teaching junior members of staff & assessing students in practice
- Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
- Current experience of line management of staff
Desirable
- Proven experience of monitoring & acting on nursing quality data & developing appropriate action plans
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- First level degree
- Evidence of post registration qualification relevant to specialty
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-registration experience in area of specialty
- Evidence of teaching junior members of staff & assessing students in practice
- Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
- Current experience of line management of staff
Desirable
- Proven experience of monitoring & acting on nursing quality data & developing appropriate action plans
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).
