Job summary
Are you a nurse with a passion for ENT? Have you got experience in Aural care? If yes - then we have the job for you!
Here at Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust, we are a small team of specialist nurses who are passionate about high quality patient care within the field of ears, nose and throat. We are now welcoming applications for this position for Senior nurses with experience in the field of ENT/Aural care.
Working across the different sites within the Trust and collaborating with health services within the surrounding demographic this role offers a varied workload and supportive practices to enhance positive health outcomes for our local population of adults and young people.
Main duties of the job
Deliver an effective high quality Aural care nursing service to include the management of an identified caseload, exercising a degree of personal and professional autonomy.
The post holder will be responsible for the operational management, quality and delivery of their nurse led aural care service alongside the other Band 7 specialist nurses with support from the Matron and Lead Nurse when required.
The post holder will be responsible for working within the Multidisciplinary Team to empower staff to provide excellent standards of patient centred care on an Aural care/ENT pathway.
The post holder will review and implement improvements to ensure that all patients are supported on a seamless programme.
The post holder will expedite and facilitate patient centred care for ENT patients under the aural care programme
Critically evaluate current practice using Care Quality Indicators as agreed with specific SDU leads and the Multi-Disciplinary team.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working in ENT environment
- ENT surgical experience/Ward Experience
- Broad clinical experience relevant to the post, including specialist skills and experience in speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching/mentoring students or patients
- Experience of undertaking audit
Skills
Essential
- Working in OPD setting up and running clinics
- Computer literate
- Ability to communicate with patients/relatives/MDT in spoken and written English
- Ability to manage own caseload
Desirable
- demonstrate experience of audits
Education
Essential
- MSPP/PASS
- Evidence of CPD/ post graduate modules
- Registered Nurse
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working in ENT environment
- ENT surgical experience/Ward Experience
- Broad clinical experience relevant to the post, including specialist skills and experience in speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching/mentoring students or patients
- Experience of undertaking audit
Skills
Essential
- Working in OPD setting up and running clinics
- Computer literate
- Ability to communicate with patients/relatives/MDT in spoken and written English
- Ability to manage own caseload
Desirable
- demonstrate experience of audits
Education
Essential
- MSPP/PASS
- Evidence of CPD/ post graduate modules
- Registered Nurse
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).
