Job summary
We are currently looking for a registered nurse experienced in aural care to join our friendly multidisciplinary team at St Michaels Hospital.
You will deliver aural care treatment clinics and participate in running our busy ENT outpatients department.
We have a 28.5 hour per week fixed term post to cover a career break for a period of 6 months.
The hours will be worked over 3 days, Monday, Thursday and Friday 8:00 - 18:00
Main duties of the job
You will deliver nurse led aural care clinics treating patients for ear problems including performing microsuction for complex patients and treating infections.
The role will also include overseeing and assisting with the doctor and nurse practitioner clinics
You will learn the process of decontamination of nasendoscopes (training will be given).
In the absence of the department Sister, you will take charge of the department, ensuring the smooth running of the service.
There will be opportunities for teaching others within the outpatient multi-disciplinary team.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Relevant post registration course, ear care diploma or similar
Desirable
- Training Qualification or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an ENT outpatients setting
- Experience of delivering clinics performing aural care
- Ability to correctly interpret and escalate deteriorating patients where appropriate
Desirable
- Experience of teaching/mentoring junior staff
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good basic level of English language demonstrated
- Competency in aural care
- Self-motivated
- Ability to solve problems and use initiative
- Team player
Desirable
- Awareness of audit and research
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Relevant post registration course, ear care diploma or similar
Desirable
- Training Qualification or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an ENT outpatients setting
- Experience of delivering clinics performing aural care
- Ability to correctly interpret and escalate deteriorating patients where appropriate
Desirable
- Experience of teaching/mentoring junior staff
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good basic level of English language demonstrated
- Competency in aural care
- Self-motivated
- Ability to solve problems and use initiative
- Team player
Desirable
- Awareness of audit and research
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 Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
St Michael's Hospital
Southwell Street
Bristol
BS2 8EG
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
