Job summary
The role is based in the ENT Outpatient Department at Queens Medical Centre.
We are looking for an enthusiastic trained 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.
We are also developing a Treatment Room where minor procedures will be undertaken under local anaesthesia.
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
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Current Level 1 NMC Registration (gained or pending)
Desirable
- Possession of mentoring qualification
- Paediatric trained
Experience
Essential
- Supervision of Non-registered staff and students
Desirable
- Experience in ENT/Head and Neck
- Evidence of teaching skills
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication
- Demonstrate effective IT competence
Desirable
- 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 ability to prioritise workload
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Current Level 1 NMC Registration (gained or pending)
Desirable
- Possession of mentoring qualification
- Paediatric trained
Experience
Essential
- Supervision of Non-registered staff and students
Desirable
- Experience in ENT/Head and Neck
- Evidence of teaching skills
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication
- Demonstrate effective IT competence
Desirable
- 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 ability to prioritise workload
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
- 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
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).