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. 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 inWakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across ourthree hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront ofinnovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of ourworkforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectfuland maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make MidYorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasmirrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity andgender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support tosomeone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of theLGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currentlyunder-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications frommembers of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure allapplicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuableguidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! Ifyou share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of ourpatients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibility for adefined caseload of patients and will provide an effective and high qualitypatient-focused service that is sensitive to the needs of users and providers.
Organises,prioritises and evaluates workload based on accepted referral criteria anddischarge criteria in line with operational protocols.
Will provide clinical, social andpsychological support to their patient group using advanced communicationskills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach an optimum levelof independence and health.
Will haveresponsibility for the delivery of specialist nursing skills within complexpathways and will be able to provide specialist advice and support to a definedcaseload and to other health care providers.
Responsible for providingevidence based practice.
Will have responsibilityfor leading identified and agreed aspects of the service, in the development ofcare systems, protocols and guidelines working as part of a multi-disciplinaryteam and developing excellent interdepartmentalrelationships with excellent communication with a focus on qualityimprovement.
Will ensure costeffective use of all resources and appropriate governance management.
Lead and promoteprogrammes of health education and health promotion relevant to service.
Work within nationalpolicy frameworks relevant to the service and trust local guidance.
Review, interpretand act upon diagnostic investigations and point of care testing which mayeffect, change to individual care plans, liaising with appropriate medicalstaff where necessary.
Deal effectively andprofessionally with patient / service user issues collaborating with PALS asappropriate and take a proactive approach to resolving issues and learning fromcomplaints.
To maintain accurateappropriate and concise patient records within agreed databases and electronicsystems.
Contribute and lead the multi-professional approach in themanagement of patients/ carers within the specialist area in relation toongoing care needs.
Act as a resourcefor specialist knowledge for clinical staff on wards/ departments.
Ensure effectivemulti- disciplinary communication.
Provide mentorshipand preceptorship as required to all staff in the team or students on placement.
Ensure you workwithin an agreed divisional work plan.
Responsible formanaging staffing capacity and service need for effective clinical cover in theabsence of the team leader.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registered Nurse
2. First level (honours) degree/ equivalent qualifications/training and experience.
3. Evidence of continued professional development
4. Recognised teaching qualification
5. Experience of working within Ear Nose and throat speciality
Desirable
6. Diploma in ear care- prepared to work towards.
7. Non medical prescriber- prepared to work towards
8. Advanced communication skills or willing to undertake.
Experience
Essential
9. Relevant post registration experience.
10. Specialist experience relevant to the role
11. Multi professional working
12. Experience of teaching
Desirable
13. Previous experience working as a clinical Nurse specialist
14. Leadership and management experience
15. Audit and research experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
16. Knowledge of role.
17. Awareness of own limitations.
18. Knowledge of patient needs within the specialist area.
19. Understanding of the Trusts priorities that may influence role.
20. Understand the national specialty and professional agenda.
Desirable
21. Knowledge of current health issues which may influence the role.
22. Understand the national speciality and professional agenda.
Skills and AbiIities
Essential
23. IT literate.
24. Teaching and presentation skills
25. Organisation and negotiation skills.
26. Excellent communication skills.
27. Ability to motivate self and others.
28. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
29. Flexible attitude to working.
30. Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations.
31. Able to complete a literature review and analyse and interpret data for the service.
Desirable
32. Recruitment and selection experience.
Other
Essential
33. Able to travel between hospital sites as required.
34. Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations.
Personal Attributes
Essential
35. Calm and objective.
36. Assertive and confident yet approachable.
37. Personally and professionally mature.
38. Flexible to service needs.