Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen with Ear Nose and Throat service in the aural care department.
The vacancy provides an opportunity for a part time registered nurse to join the ENT service as a nurse specialist in aural care.
The post holder will either be qualified in aural care holding the National Diploma in primary ear care, or will be supported to obtain the diploma.
The post holder will have knowledge and experience of ENT conditions, conditions of the ear.
The post requires the successful applicant to work independently managing their own case load of patients. They will become qualified in micro-suction, treating and managing ear conditions including mastoid cavity, otitis externa and various other acute and routine ear conditions.
If you have a passion for ENT and aural care and would like to develop your skills as a nurse specialist then we would welcome your application.
Please contact Amanda Finley Aural Lead Specialist for further information or an informal visit, email amanda.finley@nhs.net. phone 01924 546257
Main duties of the job
This post is a part time band 6 role working on the Pinderfields and Dewsbury sites.
The post holder will provide support to the band 7 CNS lead triaging referrals , managing the SOS emergency line.
The post holder will have excellent communication and history taking skills. Prioritising and evaluating their workload based on the referral criteria of the service. Providing a physical examination of the ear.
The successful applicant will be expected to work as an independent non medical prescriber within the are4a of practice for the CNS role. Taking responsibility for a range of drugs within the area of competence in accordance with the Mid Yorkshire teaching hospitals medicine management policy. Training will be provided.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibility for a
defined caseload of patients and will provide an effective and high quality
patient-focused service that is sensitive to the needs of users and providers.
Organises,
prioritises and evaluates workload based on accepted referral criteria and
discharge criteria in line with operational protocols.
Will provide clinical, social and
psychological support to their patient group using advanced communication
skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach an optimum level
of independence and health.
Will have
responsibility for the delivery of specialist nursing skills within complex
pathways and will be able to provide specialist advice and support to a defined
caseload and to other health care providers.
Responsible for providing
evidence based practice.
Will have responsibility
for leading identified and agreed aspects of the service, in the development of
care systems, protocols and guidelines working as part of a multi-disciplinary
team and developing excellent interdepartmental
relationships with excellent communication with a focus on quality
improvement.
Will ensure cost
effective use of all resources and appropriate governance management.
Lead and promote
programmes of health education and health promotion relevant to service.
Work within national
policy frameworks relevant to the service and trust local guidance.
Review, interpret
and act upon diagnostic investigations and point of care testing which may
effect, change to individual care plans, liaising with appropriate medical
staff where necessary.
Deal effectively and
professionally with patient / service user issues collaborating with PALS as
appropriate and take a proactive approach to resolving issues and learning from
complaints.
To maintain accurate
appropriate and concise patient records within agreed databases and electronic
systems.
Contribute and lead the multi-professional approach in the
management of patients/ carers within the specialist area in relation to
ongoing care needs.
Act as a resource
for specialist knowledge for clinical staff on wards/ departments.
Ensure effective
multi- disciplinary communication.
Provide mentorship
and preceptorship as required to all staff in the team or students on placement.
Ensure you work
within an agreed divisional work plan.
Responsible for
managing staffing capacity and service need for effective clinical cover in the
absence of the team leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibility for a
defined caseload of patients and will provide an effective and high quality
patient-focused service that is sensitive to the needs of users and providers.
Organises,
prioritises and evaluates workload based on accepted referral criteria and
discharge criteria in line with operational protocols.
Will provide clinical, social and
psychological support to their patient group using advanced communication
skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach an optimum level
of independence and health.
Will have
responsibility for the delivery of specialist nursing skills within complex
pathways and will be able to provide specialist advice and support to a defined
caseload and to other health care providers.
Responsible for providing
evidence based practice.
Will have responsibility
for leading identified and agreed aspects of the service, in the development of
care systems, protocols and guidelines working as part of a multi-disciplinary
team and developing excellent interdepartmental
relationships with excellent communication with a focus on quality
improvement.
Will ensure cost
effective use of all resources and appropriate governance management.
Lead and promote
programmes of health education and health promotion relevant to service.
Work within national
policy frameworks relevant to the service and trust local guidance.
Review, interpret
and act upon diagnostic investigations and point of care testing which may
effect, change to individual care plans, liaising with appropriate medical
staff where necessary.
Deal effectively and
professionally with patient / service user issues collaborating with PALS as
appropriate and take a proactive approach to resolving issues and learning from
complaints.
To maintain accurate
appropriate and concise patient records within agreed databases and electronic
systems.
Contribute and lead the multi-professional approach in the
management of patients/ carers within the specialist area in relation to
ongoing care needs.
Act as a resource
for specialist knowledge for clinical staff on wards/ departments.
Ensure effective
multi- disciplinary communication.
Provide mentorship
and preceptorship as required to all staff in the team or students on placement.
Ensure you work
within an agreed divisional work plan.
Responsible for
managing staffing capacity and service need for effective clinical cover in the
absence of the team leader.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- First level (honours) degree/ equivalent qualifications/training and experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Experience of working within Ear Nose and throat speciality
Desirable
- Diploma in ear care- prepared to work towards.
- Non medical prescriber- prepared to work towards
- Advanced communication skills or willing to undertake.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience.
- Specialist experience relevant to the role
- Multi professional working
- Experience of teaching
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a clinical Nurse specialist
- Leadership and management experience
- Audit and research experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of role.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Knowledge of patient needs within the specialist area.
- Understanding of the Trusts priorities that may influence role.
- Understand the national specialty and professional agenda.
Desirable
- Knowledge of current health issues which may influence the role.
- Understand the national speciality and professional agenda.
Skills and AbiIities
Essential
- IT literate.
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Organisation and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Flexible attitude to working.
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations.
- Able to complete a literature review and analyse and interpret data for the service.
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection experience.
Other
Essential
- Able to travel between hospital sites as required.
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Calm and objective.
- Assertive and confident yet approachable.
- Personally and professionally mature.
- Flexible to service needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- First level (honours) degree/ equivalent qualifications/training and experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Experience of working within Ear Nose and throat speciality
Desirable
- Diploma in ear care- prepared to work towards.
- Non medical prescriber- prepared to work towards
- Advanced communication skills or willing to undertake.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience.
- Specialist experience relevant to the role
- Multi professional working
- Experience of teaching
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a clinical Nurse specialist
- Leadership and management experience
- Audit and research experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of role.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Knowledge of patient needs within the specialist area.
- Understanding of the Trusts priorities that may influence role.
- Understand the national specialty and professional agenda.
Desirable
- Knowledge of current health issues which may influence the role.
- Understand the national speciality and professional agenda.
Skills and AbiIities
Essential
- IT literate.
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Organisation and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Flexible attitude to working.
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations.
- Able to complete a literature review and analyse and interpret data for the service.
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection experience.
Other
Essential
- Able to travel between hospital sites as required.
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Calm and objective.
- Assertive and confident yet approachable.
- Personally and professionally mature.
- Flexible to service needs.
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).
