Job summary
THIS IS A DEVELOPMENTAL BAND 5 TO BAND 6 ROLE
Specialist Nurse in Aural Care / ENT
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Aural Care Service are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated person to join us as a Specialist Nurse.
The Aural Care Service is a proactive team which forms part of the ENT department. We are always improving to ensure that the care we provide is evidence based, safe and best practice. The successful candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the drive to develop specialist otology knowledge and skills to support the delivery of brilliant care. Our service is self-sufficient so the willingness to engage in service development is essential.
This is a fabulous development opportunity for an experienced nurse. The role commences at a Band 5, moving to a Band 6 on successful completion of the role specific training and commencement of fully independent clinics.
Main duties of the job
The best candidate will be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and in conjunction with the consultant or responsible primary care clinician, and the post holder will develop specialist skills and knowledge to:o Provide a service to Aural Care department patients, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care and support from the time of accessing the service.o Maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of Aural Care patients and assigned nurse-led services.o Work as a team with all those involved with the management of Aural Care and otology patients within the trust, and across the wider health care sector.o Act as an expert clinical role model for the trust.o Provide support and information to people with outer ear conditions and their families and carers.o Ensure active participation in continuing education and training as required for revalidation nursing registration.o Participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.o Attend meetings as appropriate.o Fulfil duties as per clinical requirement.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Details Date posted
14 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
156-7185351
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Job description Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
* Identity Checks
* Professional registration and qualification checks
* Employment history and reference checks
* Occupational Health clearance
* Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
* Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
* Identity Checks
* Professional registration and qualification checks
* Employment history and reference checks
* Occupational Health clearance
* Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
* Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* NMC Registration
* Holds or is working towards a degree
Desirable
* Qualification in Speciality
* Teaching/Assessment/Mentoring Qualification
Experience Essential
* Relevant nursing experience within specialty
* Completion or commitment to undertake relevant extended role scope competencies
Desirable
* Previous experience of running nurse led clinics
* Relevant experience of ENT
* Audit or research experience
* Teaching and education experience
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* NMC Registration
* Holds or is working towards a degree
Desirable
* Qualification in Speciality
* Teaching/Assessment/Mentoring Qualification
Experience Essential
* Relevant nursing experience within specialty
* Completion or commitment to undertake relevant extended role scope competencies
Desirable
* Previous experience of running nurse led clinics
* Relevant experience of ENT
* Audit or research experience
* Teaching and education experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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