Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ENT Band 5 nurse wishing to develop their Ear Nose and Throat nursing and management skills. We are looking for a friendly enthusiastic and hardworking nurse with minimum 3 years' experience in an Outpatient setting to work in the ENT clinic. Good interpersonal skills together with the ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team setting are essential. You will be expected to assist with every day management of patient care, providing comfort, support and information to the patient's and relatives and ensuring high standards of patient care. An ability to lead a team and provide guidance will be essential. You will be expected to cover for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in their absence. You will have opportunity to work in all areas of ENT and to develop your nursing skills.
Main duties of the job
1.To assist the Band 7 in the management, maintain and support outpatient clinics across The Royal London Hospitals. The Outpatient areas are currently open Monday to Friday with varying hours from 08.00 to 19.00. There is a possibility that in the future there will be regular weekend and evening work.
The Junior sister is responsible for supporting the Band 7's in the management of designated clinic areas, and for the professional development of staff. This includes completing rotas, appraisals and managing informal sickness. The Junior Sister will provide advice and support to the team involved in caring for patients in the Outpatient setting. They will be expected to set and maintain high standards of care in line with Trust vision & values, and be accountable for auditing and monitoring those standards.
To be a professional role model, coordinating clinics, supporting the Senior Sister. Taking continuing responsibility and accountability for clinics in the absence of the Senior Sister.
At all times ensure that patients are at the center of care in the department.
To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Trust.
- The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures.
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner.
- Ability communicate effectively, both written and oral
- Ability to work in a nurse-led microsuction clinic
- Ability to co-ordinate staffing across both adult and paediatric areas.
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection skills
- Sickness management.
- Involvement in standard setting and audit
- Interview skills
- Experience with managing a budget
- Computer/IT skills
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- NMC registration (in date)
- Teaching/Mentorship qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Trust.
- The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures.
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner.
- Ability communicate effectively, both written and oral
- Ability to work in a nurse-led microsuction clinic
- Ability to co-ordinate staffing across both adult and paediatric areas.
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection skills
- Sickness management.
- Involvement in standard setting and audit
- Interview skills
- Experience with managing a budget
- Computer/IT skills
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- NMC registration (in date)
- Teaching/Mentorship qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent
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).
