Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurse to join the ENT Outpatients Nursing team at the RNENT & EDH Hospitals, University College London Foundation Trust .
The post holder will join the existing team, providing nursing care for patients attending our outpatients' clinics.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a person with good communication and organisational skills, willing to develop their knowledge and skills within the ENT speciality and whose attitude to changing environments is positive and supportive.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Teaching course
- In possession of BSc or working towards
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at Band 5
Desirable
- Previous experience in pre-assessment
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi -Disciplinary team
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
- Demonstrates understanding of good practice in Customer Care
- Ability to work with electronic patient records (EPR)
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
- Reflective in Practice
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical areas
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of research and evidence-based practice
- Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance
- Prioritises own workload
- Acts on own initiative and problem-solves utilising resources available
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Teaching course
- In possession of BSc or working towards
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at Band 5
Desirable
- Previous experience in pre-assessment
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi -Disciplinary team
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
- Demonstrates understanding of good practice in Customer Care
- Ability to work with electronic patient records (EPR)
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
- Reflective in Practice
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical areas
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of research and evidence-based practice
- Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance
- Prioritises own workload
- Acts on own initiative and problem-solves utilising resources available
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
47-49 Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6DG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
