Micro Suction Practitioner

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES OF THE ROLE INCLUDE:

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care

To work independently to provide ear wax removal using Micro Suction to patients with reference to agreed protocols and guidelines

Managing a daily schedule of adults with hearing loss due to wax management issues

Take responsibility of clinic and follow regulatory guidelines e.g. NICE

Maintain clinical competencies

Ensure the consulting room is set up at the beginning of each clinic

To be responsible for maintaining own CPD records in a form acceptable to your professional registered body

To maintain accurate records of all consultations and treatments in the patients notes, both written and computerised

To project a positive, friendly, professional image to patients in line with Nimbuscare values

Following best practice principles with regards to infection control in the workplace

Ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels in relation to patient care

Business responsibilities:

• Maintain ethos and culture of Nimbuscare Limited.
• Positively promote Nimbuscare Limited both in and out of the workplace

• Attend educational and staff meetings as requested.

To support the introduction of new working processes to optimise quality.

• To build and maintain relationships with relevant personnel.

Learning and development:

You will participate in any training programme implemented by Nimbuscare Limited as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in individual performance reviews, including maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.

• Make effective use of learning opportunities within and outside the workplace
• Undertake mandatory and statutory training as required.

Team working:

• Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working.
• Accept delegation from senior staff, prioritise own workload and ensure effective time management strategies are embedded in own practice.
• Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.

Confidentiality:

To understand and be aware of the confidentiality of information gained during the course of your duties, which may include access to personal information relating to clients, patients and members of staff. It is expected that you understand the importance of treating information in a discreet and confidential manner.

Health & Safety:

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.

Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity:

To actively support equality, diversity and inclusion and ensure that all work colleagues, patients and staff are valued and treated with dignity and respect.

Quality:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Work within own limitations and experience.

Be aware of and co-operate with audit.

• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
• Portray a professional image at all times.

Communication:

Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and external parties

Recognise and have awareness of peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Other:

This job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with you. You are required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested.

The job description is provided as an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job will evolve over time to reflect the changing needs of Nimbuscare and its services as well as the personal development of the post holder.

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration / HCPC registration
• Practice Nurse qualification (where applicable)
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Clinical / Recognised qualification in either ear irrigation, ear syringe or ear micro suction wax removal BSHAA approved or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Credible clinical background, demonstrating excellent clinical decision-making skills

Desirable

• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Able to prioritise and manage competing pressures
• Able to manage conflict and deal with difficult conversations effectively

Knowledge

Essential

• Previous ear care/ear wax removal experience

Desirable

• Previous ear care/ear wax removal experience

Other

Essential

• Effective communication skills clear speaking voice, and fluency in
• written/spoken English.
• Good listening skills
• Flexible and confident, and embraces change
• Ensures high quality patient care
• Professional, friendly, approachable manner

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).