Job Summary
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. 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 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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of Aural Care patients and assigned nurse-led services.
* 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.
* Act as an expert clinical role model for the Trust.
* Provide support and information to people with outer ear conditions and their families and carers.
* Ensure active participation in continuing education and training as required for revalidation nursing registration.
* Participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
* Attend meetings as appropriate.
* Fulfil duties as per clinical requirement.
About the Employer
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 employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with multiple universities and have a Knowledge Spa for education in clinical and non-clinical roles.
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
Additional Information
* To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please refer to the supporting document on the right-hand side.
* UK visa sponsorship: We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and occupational health clearance will be required.
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